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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.05, 27,570.92 and 8,510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.05, 27,570.92 and 8,510.49 is: 12,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.05 : 27,570.92 = 8,510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.05/27,570.92 = 8,510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.05x = 27,570.92 × 8,510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.05x = 234,642,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,642,038.95/18,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.99

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