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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.28, 27,404.27 and 8,411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.28, 27,404.27 and 8,411.64 is: 12,613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.28 : 27,404.27 = 8,411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.28/27,404.27 = 8,411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.28x = 27,404.27 × 8,411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.28x = 230,514,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,514,874.73/18,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,613.48

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