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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.46, 27,395.34 and 8,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.46, 27,395.34 and 8,875.48 is: 13,312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.46 : 27,395.34 = 8,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.46/27,395.34 = 8,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.46x = 27,395.34 × 8,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.46x = 243,146,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,146,792.26/18,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.56

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