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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.53, 27,603.84 and 8,535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.53, 27,603.84 and 8,535.29 is: 12,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.53 : 27,603.84 = 8,535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.53/27,603.84 = 8,535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.53x = 27,603.84 × 8,535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.53x = 235,606,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,606,779.51/18,405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.87

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