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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.92, 27,311.04 and 8,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.92, 27,311.04 and 8,347.68 is: 12,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.92 : 27,311.04 = 8,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.92/27,311.04 = 8,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.92x = 27,311.04 × 8,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.92x = 227,983,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,983,822.39/18,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.51

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