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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.68, 27,452.99 and 8,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.68, 27,452.99 and 8,433.05 is: 12,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.68 : 27,452.99 = 8,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.68/27,452.99 = 8,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.68x = 27,452.99 × 8,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.68x = 231,512,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,512,321.14/18,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.32

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