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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.24, 27,009.44 and 8,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.24, 27,009.44 and 8,151.14 is: 12,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.24 : 27,009.44 = 8,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.24/27,009.44 = 8,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.24x = 27,009.44 × 8,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.24x = 220,157,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,157,726.76/18,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,219.28

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