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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.17, 27,042.56 and 8,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.17, 27,042.56 and 8,167.53 is: 12,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.17 : 27,042.56 = 8,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.17/27,042.56 = 8,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.17x = 27,042.56 × 8,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.17x = 220,871,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,871,011.28/18,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.44

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