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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,302.55, 27,435.60 and 8,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,302.55, 27,435.60 and 8,424.60 is: 12,628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,302.55 : 27,435.60 = 8,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,302.55/27,435.60 = 8,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,302.55x = 27,435.60 × 8,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,302.55x = 231,133,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,133,955.76/18,302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.51

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