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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.66, 27,292.98 and 8,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.66, 27,292.98 and 8,336 is: 12,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.66 : 27,292.98 = 8,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.66/27,292.98 = 8,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.66x = 27,292.98 × 8,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.66x = 227,514,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,514,281.28/18,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.21

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