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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.60, 27,015.60 and 8,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.60, 27,015.60 and 8,152.50 is: 12,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.60 : 27,015.60 = 8,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.60/27,015.60 = 8,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.60x = 27,015.60 × 8,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.60x = 220,244,679
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244,679/18,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.18

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