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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,359.94, 27,536.28 and 8,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,359.94, 27,536.28 and 8,995.98 is: 13,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,359.94 : 27,536.28 = 8,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,359.94/27,536.28 = 8,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,359.94x = 27,536.28 × 8,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,359.94x = 247,715,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,715,824.15/18,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.19

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