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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.06, 27,501.53 and 8,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.06, 27,501.53 and 8,337.54 is: 12,507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.06 : 27,501.53 = 8,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.06/27,501.53 = 8,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.06x = 27,501.53 × 8,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.06x = 229,295,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,295,064.75/18,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.88

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