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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.50, 27,352.12 and 8,997.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.50, 27,352.12 and 8,997.50 is: 13,498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.50 : 27,352.12 = 8,997.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.50/27,352.12 = 8,997.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.50x = 27,352.12 × 8,997.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.50x = 246,100,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,100,699.70/18,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.65

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