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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630, 27,948.78 and 8,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630, 27,948.78 and 8,241.75 is: 12,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630 : 27,948.78 = 8,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630/27,948.78 = 8,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630x = 27,948.78 × 8,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630x = 230,346,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,346,857.57/18,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.30

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