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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.36, 27,399.26 and 8,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.36, 27,399.26 and 8,424.76 is: 12,628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.36 : 27,399.26 = 8,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.36/27,399.26 = 8,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.36x = 27,399.26 × 8,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.36x = 230,832,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,832,189.68/18,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.71

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