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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.85, 27,543.92 and 8,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.85, 27,543.92 and 8,366.54 is: 12,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.85 : 27,543.92 = 8,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.85/27,543.92 = 8,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.85x = 27,543.92 × 8,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.85x = 230,447,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,447,449.86/18,376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.09

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