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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.64, 27,334.20 and 8,235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.64, 27,334.20 and 8,235.96 is: 12,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.64 : 27,334.20 = 8,235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.64/27,334.20 = 8,235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.64x = 27,334.20 × 8,235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.64x = 225,123,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,123,377.83/18,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.21

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