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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.28, 27,989.40 and 8,134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.28, 27,989.40 and 8,134.86 is: 12,198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.28 : 27,989.40 = 8,134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.28/27,989.40 = 8,134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.28x = 27,989.40 × 8,134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.28x = 227,689,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,689,850.48/18,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.58

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