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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,356.02, 27,532.31 and 8,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,356.02, 27,532.31 and 8,495.35 is: 12,742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,356.02 : 27,532.31 = 8,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,356.02/27,532.31 = 8,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,356.02x = 27,532.31 × 8,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,356.02x = 233,896,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,896,498.45/18,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.22

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