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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.22, 27,499.92 and 8,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.22, 27,499.92 and 8,466.02 is: 12,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.22 : 27,499.92 = 8,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.22/27,499.92 = 8,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.22x = 27,499.92 × 8,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.22x = 232,814,735.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,814,735.22/18,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,696.99

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