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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.92, 27,567.34 and 8,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.92, 27,567.34 and 8,524.44 is: 12,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.92 : 27,567.34 = 8,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.92/27,567.34 = 8,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.92x = 27,567.34 × 8,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.92x = 234,996,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,996,135.79/18,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.42

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