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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.24, 27,486.02 and 8,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.24, 27,486.02 and 8,466.08 is: 12,693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.24 : 27,486.02 = 8,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.24/27,486.02 = 8,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.24x = 27,486.02 × 8,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.24x = 232,698,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,698,844.20/18,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,693.42

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