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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.31, 27,608.99 and 8,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.31, 27,608.99 and 8,016.39 is: 12,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.31 : 27,608.99 = 8,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.31/27,608.99 = 8,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.31x = 27,608.99 × 8,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.31x = 221,324,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,324,391.26/18,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.76

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