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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.06, 27,068.68 and 8,185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.06, 27,068.68 and 8,185.15 is: 12,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.06 : 27,068.68 = 8,185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.06/27,068.68 = 8,185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.06x = 27,068.68 × 8,185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.06x = 221,561,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,561,206.10/18,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.58

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