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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.26, 27,545.31 and 8,504.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.26, 27,545.31 and 8,504.10 is: 12,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.26 : 27,545.31 = 8,504.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.26/27,545.31 = 8,504.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.26x = 27,545.31 × 8,504.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.26x = 234,248,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,248,070.77/18,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.48

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