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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.38, 27,498.99 and 8,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.38, 27,498.99 and 8,335.85 is: 12,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.38 : 27,498.99 = 8,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.38/27,498.99 = 8,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.38x = 27,498.99 × 8,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.38x = 229,227,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,227,318.30/18,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.33

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