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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.22, 27,392.58 and 8,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.22, 27,392.58 and 8,903.52 is: 13,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.22 : 27,392.58 = 8,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.22/27,392.58 = 8,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.22x = 27,392.58 × 8,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.22x = 243,890,383.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,890,383.88/18,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.99

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