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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.07, 27,496.59 and 8,205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.07, 27,496.59 and 8,205.14 is: 12,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.07 : 27,496.59 = 8,205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.07/27,496.59 = 8,205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.07x = 27,496.59 × 8,205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.07x = 225,613,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,613,232.99/18,349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.63

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