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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,054.67, 27,092.72 and 8,193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,054.67, 27,092.72 and 8,193.81 is: 12,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054.67 : 27,092.72 = 8,193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054.67/27,092.72 = 8,193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054.67x = 27,092.72 × 8,193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054.67x = 221,992,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,992,512.14/18,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.57

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