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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.24, 27,377.33 and 8,892.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.24, 27,377.33 and 8,892.21 is: 13,327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.24 : 27,377.33 = 8,892.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.24/27,377.33 = 8,892.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.24x = 27,377.33 × 8,892.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.24x = 243,444,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,444,923.14/18,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.59

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