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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.13, 27,493.36 and 8,469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.13, 27,493.36 and 8,469.26 is: 12,703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.13 : 27,493.36 = 8,469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.13/27,493.36 = 8,469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.13x = 27,493.36 × 8,469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.13x = 232,848,414.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,848,414.11/18,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,703.04

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