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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,445.35, 27,663.03 and 8,574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,445.35, 27,663.03 and 8,574.96 is: 12,860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,445.35 : 27,663.03 = 8,574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,445.35/27,663.03 = 8,574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,445.35x = 27,663.03 × 8,574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,445.35x = 237,209,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,209,375.73/18,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,860.12

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