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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,290.63, 27,423.46 and 8,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,290.63, 27,423.46 and 8,797.94 is: 13,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,290.63 : 27,423.46 = 8,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,290.63/27,423.46 = 8,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,290.63x = 27,423.46 × 8,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,290.63x = 241,269,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,269,932.39/18,290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.90

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