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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.34, 27,016.62 and 8,522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.34, 27,016.62 and 8,522.38 is: 12,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.34 : 27,016.62 = 8,522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.34/27,016.62 = 8,522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.34x = 27,016.62 × 8,522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.34x = 230,245,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,245,901.96/18,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,782.68

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