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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.08, 27,524.48 and 8,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.08, 27,524.48 and 8,988.08 is: 13,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.08 : 27,524.48 = 8,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.08/27,524.48 = 8,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.08x = 27,524.48 × 8,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.08x = 247,392,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,392,045.64/18,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.33

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