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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.80, 27,361.15 and 8,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.80, 27,361.15 and 8,248.75 is: 12,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.80 : 27,361.15 = 8,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.80/27,361.15 = 8,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.80x = 27,361.15 × 8,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.80x = 225,695,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,695,286.06/18,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.61

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