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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,338.46, 27,503.28 and 8,468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,338.46, 27,503.28 and 8,468.26 is: 12,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,338.46 : 27,503.28 = 8,468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,338.46/27,503.28 = 8,468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,338.46x = 27,503.28 × 8,468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,338.46x = 232,904,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,904,925.89/18,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.35

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