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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.95, 27,451.81 and 8,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.95, 27,451.81 and 8,304.32 is: 12,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.95 : 27,451.81 = 8,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.95/27,451.81 = 8,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.95x = 27,451.81 × 8,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.95x = 227,968,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,968,693.83/18,301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,455.98

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