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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.14, 27,336.31 and 8,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.14, 27,336.31 and 8,362.26 is: 12,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.14 : 27,336.31 = 8,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.14/27,336.31 = 8,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.14x = 27,336.31 × 8,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.14x = 228,593,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,593,331.66/18,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.81

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