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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.73, 27,986.48 and 8,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.73, 27,986.48 and 8,142.64 is: 12,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.73 : 27,986.48 = 8,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.73/27,986.48 = 8,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.73x = 27,986.48 × 8,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.73x = 227,883,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,883,751.36/18,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.98

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