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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,366.60, 27,549.90 and 7,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,366.60, 27,549.90 and 7,998.60 is: 11,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,366.60 : 27,549.90 = 7,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,366.60/27,549.90 = 7,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,366.60x = 27,549.90 × 7,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,366.60x = 220,360,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,360,630.14/18,366.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.90

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