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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.39, 27,303.45 and 8,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.39, 27,303.45 and 8,842.54 is: 13,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.39 : 27,303.45 = 8,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.39/27,303.45 = 8,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.39x = 27,303.45 × 8,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.39x = 241,431,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,431,848.76/18,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.37

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