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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.60, 27,021.10 and 8,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.60, 27,021.10 and 8,166.60 is: 12,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.60 : 27,021.10 = 8,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.60/27,021.10 = 8,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.60x = 27,021.10 × 8,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.60x = 220,670,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,670,515.26/18,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.10

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