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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.69, 27,522.68 and 8,353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.69, 27,522.68 and 8,353.06 is: 12,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.69 : 27,522.68 = 8,353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.69/27,522.68 = 8,353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.69x = 27,522.68 × 8,353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.69x = 229,898,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,898,486.83/18,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.06

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