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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.01, 27,582.63 and 8,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.01, 27,582.63 and 8,391.09 is: 12,584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.01 : 27,582.63 = 8,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.01/27,582.63 = 8,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.01x = 27,582.63 × 8,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.01x = 231,448,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,448,402.73/18,392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,584.19

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