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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.72, 27,329.16 and 8,858.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.72, 27,329.16 and 8,858.27 is: 13,288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.72 : 27,329.16 = 8,858.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.72/27,329.16 = 8,858.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.72x = 27,329.16 × 8,858.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.72x = 242,089,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,089,078.15/18,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.66

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