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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,623.21, 27,934.19 and 8,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,623.21, 27,934.19 and 8,093.23 is: 12,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.21 : 27,934.19 = 8,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.21/27,934.19 = 8,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.21x = 27,934.19 × 8,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.21x = 226,077,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,077,910.15/18,623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.58

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