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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.07, 27,016.26 and 8,143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.07, 27,016.26 and 8,143.46 is: 12,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.07 : 27,016.26 = 8,143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.07/27,016.26 = 8,143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.07x = 27,016.26 × 8,143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.07x = 220,005,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,005,697.58/18,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.03

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