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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.56, 27,382.24 and 8,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.56, 27,382.24 and 8,893.44 is: 13,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.56 : 27,382.24 = 8,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.56/27,382.24 = 8,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.56x = 27,382.24 × 8,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.56x = 243,522,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,522,308.51/18,250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,343.28

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