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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.35, 27,420.12 and 8,915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.35, 27,420.12 and 8,915.04 is: 13,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.35 : 27,420.12 = 8,915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.35/27,420.12 = 8,915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.35x = 27,420.12 × 8,915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.35x = 244,451,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,451,466.60/18,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,375.29

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