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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.67, 27,011.10 and 8,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.67, 27,011.10 and 8,144.30 is: 12,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.67 : 27,011.10 = 8,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.67/27,011.10 = 8,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.67x = 27,011.10 × 8,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.67x = 219,986,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,986,501.73/18,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.27

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