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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,409.48, 27,598.62 and 8,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,409.48, 27,598.62 and 8,013.32 is: 12,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,409.48 : 27,598.62 = 8,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,409.48/27,598.62 = 8,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,409.48x = 27,598.62 × 8,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,409.48x = 221,156,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,156,573.62/18,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.19

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