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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.96, 27,503.64 and 8,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.96, 27,503.64 and 8,982.08 is: 13,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.96 : 27,503.64 = 8,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.96/27,503.64 = 8,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.96x = 27,503.64 × 8,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.96x = 247,039,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,039,894.77/18,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,466.36

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