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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.64, 27,326.70 and 8,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.64, 27,326.70 and 8,230.95 is: 12,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.64 : 27,326.70 = 8,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.64/27,326.70 = 8,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.64x = 27,326.70 × 8,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.64x = 224,924,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,924,701.37/18,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.70

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