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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 8,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.80, 27,014.70 and 8,168.30 is: 12,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.80 : 27,014.70 = 8,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.80/27,014.70 = 8,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.80x = 27,014.70 × 8,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.80x = 220,664,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,664,174.01/18,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.45

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