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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.44, 27,018.51 and 8,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.44, 27,018.51 and 8,151.40 is: 12,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.44 : 27,018.51 = 8,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.44/27,018.51 = 8,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.44x = 27,018.51 × 8,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.44x = 220,238,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,238,682.41/18,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.67

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