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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,287.70, 27,433.98 and 8,429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,287.70, 27,433.98 and 8,429.22 is: 12,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,287.70 : 27,433.98 = 8,429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,287.70/27,433.98 = 8,429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,287.70x = 27,433.98 × 8,429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,287.70x = 231,247,052.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,247,052.90/18,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,644.95

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