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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.68, 27,497.96 and 8,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.68, 27,497.96 and 8,335.16 is: 12,504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.68 : 27,497.96 = 8,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.68/27,497.96 = 8,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.68x = 27,497.96 × 8,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.68x = 229,199,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,199,896.27/18,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.30

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