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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.22, 27,427.58 and 8,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.22, 27,427.58 and 8,917.54 is: 13,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.22 : 27,427.58 = 8,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.22/27,427.58 = 8,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.22x = 27,427.58 × 8,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.22x = 244,586,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,586,541.75/18,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.68

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