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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.52, 27,401.44 and 8,919.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.52, 27,401.44 and 8,919.16 is: 13,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.52 : 27,401.44 = 8,919.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.52/27,401.44 = 8,919.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.52x = 27,401.44 × 8,919.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.52x = 244,397,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,397,907.65/18,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.04

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