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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.23, 27,769.43 and 8,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.23, 27,769.43 and 8,001.23 is: 11,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.23 : 27,769.43 = 8,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.23/27,769.43 = 8,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.23x = 27,769.43 × 8,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.23x = 222,189,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,189,477.55/18,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.24

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