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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,336.55, 27,486.60 and 8,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,336.55, 27,486.60 and 8,458.60 is: 12,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336.55 : 27,486.60 = 8,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336.55/27,486.60 = 8,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336.55x = 27,486.60 × 8,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336.55x = 232,498,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,498,154.76/18,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.49

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