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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.30, 27,012.45 and 8,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.30, 27,012.45 and 8,166.80 is: 12,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.30 : 27,012.45 = 8,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.30/27,012.45 = 8,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.30x = 27,012.45 × 8,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.30x = 220,605,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,605,276.66/18,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.20

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