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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.76, 27,032.46 and 8,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.76, 27,032.46 and 8,160.72 is: 12,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.76 : 27,032.46 = 8,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.76/27,032.46 = 8,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.76x = 27,032.46 × 8,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.76x = 220,604,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,604,336.97/18,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.64

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