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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,621, 27,935.15 and 8,232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,621, 27,935.15 and 8,232.75 is: 12,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,621 : 27,935.15 = 8,232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,621/27,935.15 = 8,232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,621x = 27,935.15 × 8,232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,621x = 229,983,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,983,065.00/18,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.74

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