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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.82, 27,511.38 and 8,496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.82, 27,511.38 and 8,496.36 is: 12,737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.82 : 27,511.38 = 8,496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.82/27,511.38 = 8,496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.82x = 27,511.38 × 8,496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.82x = 233,746,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,746,588.58/18,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.66

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