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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.67, 27,005.10 and 8,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.67, 27,005.10 and 8,140.30 is: 12,210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.67 : 27,005.10 = 8,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.67/27,005.10 = 8,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.67x = 27,005.10 × 8,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.67x = 219,829,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,829,615.53/18,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.27

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