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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.07, 27,017.76 and 8,144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.07, 27,017.76 and 8,144.46 is: 12,216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.07 : 27,017.76 = 8,144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.07/27,017.76 = 8,144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.07x = 27,017.76 × 8,144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.07x = 220,045,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,045,065.61/18,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.53

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