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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.87, 27,421.65 and 8,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.87, 27,421.65 and 8,423.23 is: 12,630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.87 : 27,421.65 = 8,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.87/27,421.65 = 8,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.87x = 27,421.65 × 8,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.87x = 230,978,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,978,864.93/18,286.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.86

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