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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.95, 27,453 and 8,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.95, 27,453 and 8,445.12 is: 12,669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.95 : 27,453 = 8,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.95/27,453 = 8,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.95x = 27,453 × 8,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.95x = 231,843,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,843,879.36/18,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.79

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