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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.31, 27,343.59 and 8,366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.31, 27,343.59 and 8,366.07 is: 12,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.31 : 27,343.59 = 8,366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.31/27,343.59 = 8,366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.31x = 27,343.59 × 8,366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.31x = 228,758,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,758,387.99/18,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.81

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