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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,415.26, 27,622.89 and 8,549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,415.26, 27,622.89 and 8,549.15 is: 12,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,415.26 : 27,622.89 = 8,549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,415.26/27,622.89 = 8,549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,415.26x = 27,622.89 × 8,549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,415.26x = 236,152,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,152,091.93/18,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.72

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