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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.14, 27,339.31 and 8,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.14, 27,339.31 and 8,364.26 is: 12,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.14 : 27,339.31 = 8,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.14/27,339.31 = 8,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.14x = 27,339.31 × 8,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.14x = 228,673,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,673,097.06/18,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.81

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