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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,404.92, 27,565.84 and 8,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,404.92, 27,565.84 and 8,523.44 is: 12,765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,404.92 : 27,565.84 = 8,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,404.92/27,565.84 = 8,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,404.92x = 27,565.84 × 8,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,404.92x = 234,955,783.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,955,783.29/18,404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.92

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