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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.66, 27,101.74 and 8,199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.66, 27,101.74 and 8,199.82 is: 12,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.66 : 27,101.74 = 8,199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.66/27,101.74 = 8,199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.66x = 27,101.74 × 8,199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.66x = 222,229,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,229,389.69/18,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.61

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