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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,328.99, 27,481.15 and 8,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,328.99, 27,481.15 and 8,462.83 is: 12,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,328.99 : 27,481.15 = 8,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,328.99/27,481.15 = 8,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,328.99x = 27,481.15 × 8,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,328.99x = 232,568,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,568,300.65/18,328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.55

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