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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,285.96, 27,408.20 and 8,404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,285.96, 27,408.20 and 8,404.82 is: 12,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285.96 : 27,408.20 = 8,404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285.96/27,408.20 = 8,404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285.96x = 27,408.20 × 8,404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285.96x = 230,360,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,360,987.52/18,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.70

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