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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.20, 27,413.40 and 8,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.20, 27,413.40 and 8,404.40 is: 12,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.20 : 27,413.40 = 8,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.20/27,413.40 = 8,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.20x = 27,413.40 × 8,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.20x = 230,393,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,393,178.96/18,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.33

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