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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,271.68, 27,403.20 and 8,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,271.68, 27,403.20 and 8,404.80 is: 12,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,271.68 : 27,403.20 = 8,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,271.68/27,403.20 = 8,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,271.68x = 27,403.20 × 8,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,271.68x = 230,318,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,318,415.36/18,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.21

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