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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.48, 27,991.51 and 8,804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.48, 27,991.51 and 8,804.11 is: 13,201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.48 : 27,991.51 = 8,804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.48/27,991.51 = 8,804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.48x = 27,991.51 × 8,804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.48x = 246,440,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,440,333.11/18,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.59

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