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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,349.99, 27,520.84 and 8,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,349.99, 27,520.84 and 8,483.88 is: 12,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,349.99 : 27,520.84 = 8,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,349.99/27,520.84 = 8,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,349.99x = 27,520.84 × 8,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,349.99x = 233,483,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,483,504.06/18,349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.90

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