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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.80, 27,524.70 and 8,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.80, 27,524.70 and 8,994.30 is: 13,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.80 : 27,524.70 = 8,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.80/27,524.70 = 8,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.80x = 27,524.70 × 8,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.80x = 247,565,409.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,565,409.21/18,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.45

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