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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.40, 27,697.68 and 8,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.40, 27,697.68 and 8,602.32 is: 12,908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.40 : 27,697.68 = 8,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.40/27,697.68 = 8,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.40x = 27,697.68 × 8,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.40x = 238,264,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,264,306.62/18,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.18

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