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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,683.76, 27,985.44 and 8,808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,683.76, 27,985.44 and 8,808.24 is: 13,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,683.76 : 27,985.44 = 8,808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,683.76/27,985.44 = 8,808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,683.76x = 27,985.44 × 8,808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,683.76x = 246,502,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,502,472.03/18,683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.41

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