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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,284.55, 27,408.60 and 8,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,284.55, 27,408.60 and 8,406.60 is: 12,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,284.55 : 27,408.60 = 8,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,284.55/27,408.60 = 8,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,284.55x = 27,408.60 × 8,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,284.55x = 230,413,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,413,136.76/18,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.52

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