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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,433.16, 27,656.22 and 8,043.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,433.16, 27,656.22 and 8,043.56 is: 12,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,433.16 : 27,656.22 = 8,043.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,433.16/27,656.22 = 8,043.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,433.16x = 27,656.22 × 8,043.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,433.16x = 222,454,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,454,464.94/18,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.17

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