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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.87, 27,429.15 and 8,428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.87, 27,429.15 and 8,428.23 is: 12,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.87 : 27,429.15 = 8,428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.87/27,429.15 = 8,428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.87x = 27,429.15 × 8,428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.87x = 231,179,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,179,184.90/18,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.36

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