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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.02, 27,466.28 and 8,443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.02, 27,466.28 and 8,443.54 is: 12,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.02 : 27,466.28 = 8,443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.02/27,466.28 = 8,443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.02x = 27,466.28 × 8,443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.02x = 231,912,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,912,633.83/18,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.52

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