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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.07, 27,402.50 and 8,400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.07, 27,402.50 and 8,400.86 is: 12,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.07 : 27,402.50 = 8,400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.07/27,402.50 = 8,400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.07x = 27,402.50 × 8,400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.07x = 230,204,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,204,707.04/18,271.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,599.41

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