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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,454.91, 27,640.74 and 8,573.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,454.91, 27,640.74 and 8,573.39 is: 12,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,454.91 : 27,640.74 = 8,573.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,454.91/27,640.74 = 8,573.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,454.91x = 27,640.74 × 8,573.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,454.91x = 236,974,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,974,801.04/18,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.75

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