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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,436.24, 27,628.44 and 8,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,436.24, 27,628.44 and 8,026.12 is: 12,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,436.24 : 27,628.44 = 8,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,436.24/27,628.44 = 8,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,436.24x = 27,628.44 × 8,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,436.24x = 221,749,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,749,174.85/18,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.90

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