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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.02, 27,392.49 and 8,411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.02, 27,392.49 and 8,411.76 is: 12,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.02 : 27,392.49 = 8,411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.02/27,392.49 = 8,411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.02x = 27,392.49 × 8,411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.02x = 230,419,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,419,051.68/18,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,600.83

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