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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.80, 27,488.70 and 8,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.80, 27,488.70 and 8,462.16 is: 12,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.80 : 27,488.70 = 8,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.80/27,488.70 = 8,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.80x = 27,488.70 × 8,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.80x = 232,613,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,613,777.59/18,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.24

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