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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,662.34, 27,951.54 and 8,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,662.34, 27,951.54 and 8,780.76 is: 13,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,662.34 : 27,951.54 = 8,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,662.34/27,951.54 = 8,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,662.34x = 27,951.54 × 8,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,662.34x = 245,435,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,435,764.37/18,662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.39

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