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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,221.64, 27,335.70 and 8,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,221.64, 27,335.70 and 8,352.60 is: 12,530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,221.64 : 27,335.70 = 8,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,221.64/27,335.70 = 8,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,221.64x = 27,335.70 × 8,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,221.64x = 228,324,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,324,167.82/18,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.39

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