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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.67, 27,354.66 and 8,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.67, 27,354.66 and 8,373.38 is: 12,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.67 : 27,354.66 = 8,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.67/27,354.66 = 8,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.67x = 27,354.66 × 8,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.67x = 229,050,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,050,841.88/18,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.78

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