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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.08, 27,028.62 and 8,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.08, 27,028.62 and 8,158.14 is: 12,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.08 : 27,028.62 = 8,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.08/27,028.62 = 8,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.08x = 27,028.62 × 8,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.08x = 220,503,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,503,265.97/18,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.21

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