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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,223.60, 27,349.88 and 8,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,223.60, 27,349.88 and 8,367.44 is: 12,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,223.60 : 27,349.88 = 8,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,223.60/27,349.88 = 8,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,223.60x = 27,349.88 × 8,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,223.60x = 228,848,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,848,479.91/18,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.81

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