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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,653.76, 27,979.56 and 8,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,653.76, 27,979.56 and 8,262 is: 12,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,653.76 : 27,979.56 = 8,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,653.76/27,979.56 = 8,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,653.76x = 27,979.56 × 8,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,653.76x = 231,167,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,167,124.72/18,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.52

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