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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,008.67, 27,012.60 and 8,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,008.67, 27,012.60 and 8,145.30 is: 12,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008.67 : 27,012.60 = 8,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008.67/27,012.60 = 8,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008.67x = 27,012.60 × 8,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008.67x = 220,025,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,025,730.78/18,008.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.77

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