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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.08, 27,411 and 8,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.08, 27,411 and 8,415.04 is: 12,615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.08 : 27,411 = 8,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.08/27,411 = 8,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.08x = 27,411 × 8,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.08x = 230,664,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,664,661.44/18,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.60

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