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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.16, 27,498.32 and 8,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.16, 27,498.32 and 8,464.95 is: 12,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.16 : 27,498.32 = 8,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.16/27,498.32 = 8,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.16x = 27,498.32 × 8,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.16x = 232,771,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,771,861.56/18,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.38

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