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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.09, 27,499.73 and 8,465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.09, 27,499.73 and 8,465.89 is: 12,696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.09 : 27,499.73 = 8,465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.09/27,499.73 = 8,465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.09x = 27,499.73 × 8,465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.09x = 232,809,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,809,689.21/18,336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.80

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