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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.29, 27,411.55 and 8,925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.29, 27,411.55 and 8,925.93 is: 13,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.29 : 27,411.55 = 8,925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.29/27,411.55 = 8,925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.29x = 27,411.55 × 8,925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.29x = 244,673,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,673,554.18/18,286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.16

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