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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,327.16, 27,494.16 and 8,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,327.16, 27,494.16 and 8,332.62 is: 12,500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,327.16 : 27,494.16 = 8,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,327.16/27,494.16 = 8,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,327.16x = 27,494.16 × 8,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,327.16x = 229,098,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,098,387.50/18,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.48

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