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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.52, 27,080.04 and 8,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.52, 27,080.04 and 8,186.16 is: 12,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.52 : 27,080.04 = 8,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.52/27,080.04 = 8,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.52x = 27,080.04 × 8,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.52x = 221,681,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,681,540.25/18,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.13

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