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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.10, 27,341.46 and 8,375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.10, 27,341.46 and 8,375.58 is: 12,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.10 : 27,341.46 = 8,375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.10/27,341.46 = 8,375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.10x = 27,341.46 × 8,375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.10x = 229,000,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,000,585.55/18,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.61

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