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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.70, 27,088.65 and 8,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.70, 27,088.65 and 8,187.90 is: 12,285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.70 : 27,088.65 = 8,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.70/27,088.65 = 8,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.70x = 27,088.65 × 8,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.70x = 221,799,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,799,157.34/18,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.52

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