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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.14, 27,337.81 and 8,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.14, 27,337.81 and 8,363.26 is: 12,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.14 : 27,337.81 = 8,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.14/27,337.81 = 8,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.14x = 27,337.81 × 8,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.14x = 228,633,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,633,212.86/18,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.31

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