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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.38, 27,603.57 and 8,557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.38, 27,603.57 and 8,557.86 is: 12,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.38 : 27,603.57 = 8,557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.38/27,603.57 = 8,557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.38x = 27,603.57 × 8,557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.38x = 236,227,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,227,487.56/18,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.82

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