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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,273.36, 27,391.76 and 8,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,273.36, 27,391.76 and 8,419.76 is: 12,621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.36 : 27,391.76 = 8,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.36/27,391.76 = 8,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.36x = 27,391.76 × 8,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.36x = 230,632,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,632,045.18/18,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,621.22

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