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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.36, 27,337.93 and 8,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.36, 27,337.93 and 8,362.22 is: 12,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.36 : 27,337.93 = 8,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.36/27,337.93 = 8,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.36x = 27,337.93 × 8,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.36x = 228,605,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,605,743.19/18,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.15

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