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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.60, 27,356.55 and 8,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.60, 27,356.55 and 8,363.80 is: 12,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.60 : 27,356.55 = 8,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.60/27,356.55 = 8,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.60x = 27,356.55 × 8,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.60x = 228,804,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,804,712.89/18,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.27

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