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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,398.16, 27,578.07 and 8,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,398.16, 27,578.07 and 8,529.30 is: 12,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,398.16 : 27,578.07 = 8,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,398.16/27,578.07 = 8,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,398.16x = 27,578.07 × 8,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,398.16x = 235,221,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,221,632.45/18,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.06

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