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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.69, 27,459.91 and 8,438.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.69, 27,459.91 and 8,438.97 is: 12,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.69 : 27,459.91 = 8,438.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.69/27,459.91 = 8,438.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.69x = 27,459.91 × 8,438.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.69x = 231,733,315.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,733,315.75/18,299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.24

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