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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.40, 27,034.44 and 8,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.40, 27,034.44 and 8,167.28 is: 12,247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.40 : 27,034.44 = 8,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.40/27,034.44 = 8,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.40x = 27,034.44 × 8,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.40x = 220,797,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,797,841.12/18,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.22

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