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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.87, 27,369.17 and 8,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.87, 27,369.17 and 8,388.23 is: 12,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.87 : 27,369.17 = 8,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.87/27,369.17 = 8,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.87x = 27,369.17 × 8,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.87x = 229,578,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,578,850.93/18,251.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,578.37

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