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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,383.06, 27,577.34 and 8,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,383.06, 27,577.34 and 8,523.33 is: 12,786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,383.06 : 27,577.34 = 8,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,383.06/27,577.34 = 8,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,383.06x = 27,577.34 × 8,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,383.06x = 235,050,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,050,726.73/18,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.27

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