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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.40, 27,821.70 and 8,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.40, 27,821.70 and 8,015.40 is: 12,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.40 : 27,821.70 = 8,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.40/27,821.70 = 8,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.40x = 27,821.70 × 8,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.40x = 223,002,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,002,054.18/18,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.66

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