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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.62, 27,389.73 and 8,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.62, 27,389.73 and 8,905.40 is: 13,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.62 : 27,389.73 = 8,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.62/27,389.73 = 8,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.62x = 27,389.73 × 8,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.62x = 243,916,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,916,501.54/18,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.20

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