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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,396.55, 27,573.22 and 8,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,396.55, 27,573.22 and 8,514.96 is: 12,762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396.55 : 27,573.22 = 8,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396.55/27,573.22 = 8,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396.55x = 27,573.22 × 8,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396.55x = 234,784,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,784,865.37/18,396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.44

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