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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.01, 27,359.08 and 8,239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.01, 27,359.08 and 8,239.03 is: 12,354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.01 : 27,359.08 = 8,239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.01/27,359.08 = 8,239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.01x = 27,359.08 × 8,239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.01x = 225,412,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,412,280.89/18,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.06

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