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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.04, 27,476.76 and 8,450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.04, 27,476.76 and 8,450.56 is: 12,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.04 : 27,476.76 = 8,450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.04/27,476.76 = 8,450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.04x = 27,476.76 × 8,450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.04x = 232,194,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,194,008.99/18,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.02

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