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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,324.02, 27,464.78 and 8,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,324.02, 27,464.78 and 8,442.54 is: 12,654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,324.02 : 27,464.78 = 8,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,324.02/27,464.78 = 8,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,324.02x = 27,464.78 × 8,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,324.02x = 231,872,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,872,503.74/18,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.02

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