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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.80, 27,026.79 and 8,145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.80, 27,026.79 and 8,145.52 is: 12,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.80 : 27,026.79 = 8,145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.80/27,026.79 = 8,145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.80x = 27,026.79 × 8,145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.80x = 220,147,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,147,258.48/18,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.32

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