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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,622.80, 27,934.20 and 8,234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,622.80, 27,934.20 and 8,234.55 is: 12,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,622.80 : 27,934.20 = 8,234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,622.80/27,934.20 = 8,234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,622.80x = 27,934.20 × 8,234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,622.80x = 230,025,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,025,566.61/18,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.83

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