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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.24, 27,014.76 and 8,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.24, 27,014.76 and 8,162.40 is: 12,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.24 : 27,014.76 = 8,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.24/27,014.76 = 8,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.24x = 27,014.76 × 8,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.24x = 220,505,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,505,277.02/18,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.93

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