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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.44, 27,017.01 and 8,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.44, 27,017.01 and 8,150.40 is: 12,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.44 : 27,017.01 = 8,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.44/27,017.01 = 8,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.44x = 27,017.01 × 8,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.44x = 220,199,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,199,438.30/18,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.17

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