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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.92, 27,004.10 and 8,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.92, 27,004.10 and 8,135.30 is: 12,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.92 : 27,004.10 = 8,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.92/27,004.10 = 8,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.92x = 27,004.10 × 8,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.92x = 219,686,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,686,454.73/18,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.82

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