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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.93, 27,011.76 and 8,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.93, 27,011.76 and 8,146.90 is: 12,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.93 : 27,011.76 = 8,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.93/27,011.76 = 8,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.93x = 27,011.76 × 8,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.93x = 220,062,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,062,107.54/18,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.93

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