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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.30, 27,324 and 8,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.30, 27,324 and 8,353.08 is: 12,525.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.30 : 27,324 = 8,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.30/27,324 = 8,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.30x = 27,324 × 8,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.30x = 228,239,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,239,557.92/18,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.29

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