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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.84, 27,986.34 and 8,800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.84, 27,986.34 and 8,800.50 is: 13,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.84 : 27,986.34 = 8,800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.84/27,986.34 = 8,800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.84x = 27,986.34 × 8,800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.84x = 246,293,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,293,785.17/18,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.19

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