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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.70, 27,007.05 and 8,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.70, 27,007.05 and 8,144.30 is: 12,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.70 : 27,007.05 = 8,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.70/27,007.05 = 8,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.70x = 27,007.05 × 8,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.70x = 219,953,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,953,517.32/18,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.45

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