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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.25, 27,064.23 and 8,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.25, 27,064.23 and 8,175.62 is: 12,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.25 : 27,064.23 = 8,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.25/27,064.23 = 8,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.25x = 27,064.23 × 8,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.25x = 221,266,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,266,724.75/18,043.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.13

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