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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.60, 27,998.40 and 8,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.60, 27,998.40 and 8,297.60 is: 12,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.60 : 27,998.40 = 8,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.60/27,998.40 = 8,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.60x = 27,998.40 × 8,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.60x = 232,319,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,319,523.84/18,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.40

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