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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.74, 27,426.92 and 8,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.74, 27,426.92 and 8,417.28 is: 12,616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.74 : 27,426.92 = 8,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.74/27,426.92 = 8,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.74x = 27,426.92 × 8,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.74x = 230,860,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,860,023.09/18,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,616.17

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