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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,393.93, 27,593.64 and 8,534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,393.93, 27,593.64 and 8,534.21 is: 12,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,393.93 : 27,593.64 = 8,534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,393.93/27,593.64 = 8,534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,393.93x = 27,593.64 × 8,534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,393.93x = 235,489,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,489,780.46/18,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.58

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