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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.64, 27,446.27 and 8,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.64, 27,446.27 and 8,944.44 is: 13,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.64 : 27,446.27 = 8,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.64/27,446.27 = 8,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.64x = 27,446.27 × 8,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.64x = 245,491,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,491,470.52/18,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.30

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