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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,043.75, 27,064.98 and 8,176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,043.75, 27,064.98 and 8,176.12 is: 12,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,043.75 : 27,064.98 = 8,176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,043.75/27,064.98 = 8,176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,043.75x = 27,064.98 × 8,176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,043.75x = 221,286,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,286,388.95/18,043.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.88

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