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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.94, 27,017.76 and 8,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.94, 27,017.76 and 8,150.90 is: 12,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.94 : 27,017.76 = 8,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.94/27,017.76 = 8,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.94x = 27,017.76 × 8,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.94x = 220,219,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,219,059.98/18,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.92

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