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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.01, 27,996.32 and 8,815.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.01, 27,996.32 and 8,815.49 is: 13,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.01 : 27,996.32 = 8,815.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.01/27,996.32 = 8,815.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.01x = 27,996.32 × 8,815.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.01x = 246,801,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,801,234.92/18,691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.27

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