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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.96, 27,023.76 and 8,154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.96, 27,023.76 and 8,154.92 is: 12,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.96 : 27,023.76 = 8,154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.96/27,023.76 = 8,154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.96x = 27,023.76 × 8,154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.96x = 220,376,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,376,600.90/18,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.94

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