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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.28, 27,463.67 and 8,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.28, 27,463.67 and 8,441.79 is: 12,652.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.28 : 27,463.67 = 8,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.28/27,463.67 = 8,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.28x = 27,463.67 × 8,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.28x = 231,842,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,842,492.56/18,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.89

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