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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.41, 27,658.44 and 8,571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.41, 27,658.44 and 8,571.86 is: 12,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.41 : 27,658.44 = 8,571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.41/27,658.44 = 8,571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.41x = 27,658.44 × 8,571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.41x = 237,084,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,084,275.50/18,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,847.72

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