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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.23, 27,086.26 and 8,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.23, 27,086.26 and 8,057.07 is: 12,088.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.23 : 27,086.26 = 8,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.23/27,086.26 = 8,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.23x = 27,086.26 × 8,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.23x = 218,235,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,235,892.86/18,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.47

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