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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.03, 27,484.31 and 8,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.03, 27,484.31 and 8,955 is: 13,427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.03 : 27,484.31 = 8,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.03/27,484.31 = 8,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.03x = 27,484.31 × 8,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.03x = 246,121,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,121,951.28/18,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.99

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