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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.19, 27,013.64 and 8,148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.19, 27,013.64 and 8,148.15 is: 12,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.19 : 27,013.64 = 8,148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.19/27,013.64 = 8,148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.19x = 27,013.64 × 8,148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.19x = 220,111,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,111,150.03/18,011.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,220.80

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