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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.28, 27,495.51 and 8,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.28, 27,495.51 and 8,463.08 is: 12,692.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.28 : 27,495.51 = 8,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.28/27,495.51 = 8,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.28x = 27,495.51 × 8,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.28x = 232,696,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,696,563.29/18,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.58

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