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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.32, 27,962.64 and 8,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.32, 27,962.64 and 8,258.40 is: 12,380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.32 : 27,962.64 = 8,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.32/27,962.64 = 8,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.32x = 27,962.64 × 8,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.32x = 230,926,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,926,666.18/18,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.59

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