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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.52, 27,993.81 and 8,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.52, 27,993.81 and 8,801.06 is: 13,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.52 : 27,993.81 = 8,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.52/27,993.81 = 8,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.52x = 27,993.81 × 8,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.52x = 246,375,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,375,271.42/18,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.24

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