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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,397.40, 27,580.62 and 8,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,397.40, 27,580.62 and 8,001.32 is: 11,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,397.40 : 27,580.62 = 8,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,397.40/27,580.62 = 8,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,397.40x = 27,580.62 × 8,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,397.40x = 220,681,366.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,681,366.42/18,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.25

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