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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.53, 27,494.39 and 8,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.53, 27,494.39 and 8,462.32 is: 12,691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.53 : 27,494.39 = 8,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.53/27,494.39 = 8,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.53x = 27,494.39 × 8,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.53x = 232,666,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,666,385.86/18,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.45

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