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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.60, 27,026.19 and 8,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.60, 27,026.19 and 8,148.97 is: 12,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.60 : 27,026.19 = 8,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.60/27,026.19 = 8,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.60x = 27,026.19 × 8,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.60x = 220,235,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,235,565.67/18,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.78

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