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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.03, 27,498.14 and 8,464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.03, 27,498.14 and 8,464.82 is: 12,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.03 : 27,498.14 = 8,464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.03/27,498.14 = 8,464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.03x = 27,498.14 × 8,464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.03x = 232,766,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,766,853.02/18,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.20

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