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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,454.91, 27,660.69 and 8,573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,454.91, 27,660.69 and 8,573.36 is: 12,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,454.91 : 27,660.69 = 8,573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,454.91/27,660.69 = 8,573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,454.91x = 27,660.69 × 8,573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,454.91x = 237,144,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,144,914.91/18,454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.97

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