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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.28, 27,640.38 and 8,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.28, 27,640.38 and 8,568.40 is: 12,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.28 : 27,640.38 = 8,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.28/27,640.38 = 8,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.28x = 27,640.38 × 8,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.28x = 236,833,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,833,831.99/18,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.14

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