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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.12, 27,351.54 and 8,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.12, 27,351.54 and 8,995.32 is: 13,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.12 : 27,351.54 = 8,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.12/27,351.54 = 8,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.12x = 27,351.54 × 8,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.12x = 246,035,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,035,854.79/18,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.72

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