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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,304.08, 27,441 and 8,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,304.08, 27,441 and 8,435.04 is: 12,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,304.08 : 27,441 = 8,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,304.08/27,441 = 8,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,304.08x = 27,441 × 8,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,304.08x = 231,465,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,465,932.64/18,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.59

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