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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.30, 27,358.90 and 8,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.30, 27,358.90 and 8,247.25 is: 12,361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.30 : 27,358.90 = 8,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.30/27,358.90 = 8,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.30x = 27,358.90 × 8,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.30x = 225,635,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,635,688.03/18,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.36

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