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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.06, 27,070.18 and 8,186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.06, 27,070.18 and 8,186.15 is: 12,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.06 : 27,070.18 = 8,186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.06/27,070.18 = 8,186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.06x = 27,070.18 × 8,186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.06x = 221,600,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,600,554.01/18,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.08

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