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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.69, 27,434.13 and 8,926.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.69, 27,434.13 and 8,926.33 is: 13,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.69 : 27,434.13 = 8,926.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.69/27,434.13 = 8,926.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.69x = 27,434.13 × 8,926.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.69x = 244,886,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,886,097.64/18,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.75

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