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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.99, 27,088.87 and 8,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.99, 27,088.87 and 8,196.96 is: 12,296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.99 : 27,088.87 = 8,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.99/27,088.87 = 8,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.99x = 27,088.87 × 8,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.99x = 222,046,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,046,207.41/18,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.97

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