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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.24, 27,380.32 and 8,894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.24, 27,380.32 and 8,894.21 is: 13,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.24 : 27,380.32 = 8,894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.24/27,380.32 = 8,894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.24x = 27,380.32 × 8,894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.24x = 243,526,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,526,315.95/18,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.58

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