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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,297.58, 27,442.73 and 8,435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,297.58, 27,442.73 and 8,435.43 is: 12,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,297.58 : 27,442.73 = 8,435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,297.58/27,442.73 = 8,435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,297.58x = 27,442.73 × 8,435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,297.58x = 231,491,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,491,227.92/18,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.47

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