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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,403.56, 27,614.78 and 8,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,403.56, 27,614.78 and 8,022.44 is: 12,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,403.56 : 27,614.78 = 8,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,403.56/27,614.78 = 8,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,403.56x = 27,614.78 × 8,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,403.56x = 221,537,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,537,915.66/18,403.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,037.78

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