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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.43, 27,377.68 and 8,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.43, 27,377.68 and 8,895 is: 13,347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.43 : 27,377.68 = 8,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.43/27,377.68 = 8,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.43x = 27,377.68 × 8,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.43x = 243,524,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,524,463.60/18,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.88

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