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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,584.29, 27,876.44 and 8,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,584.29, 27,876.44 and 8,203.33 is: 12,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,584.29 : 27,876.44 = 8,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,584.29/27,876.44 = 8,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,584.29x = 27,876.44 × 8,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,584.29x = 228,679,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,679,636.55/18,584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.00

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