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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.20, 27,111.90 and 8,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.20, 27,111.90 and 8,203.40 is: 12,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.20 : 27,111.90 = 8,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.20/27,111.90 = 8,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.20x = 27,111.90 × 8,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.20x = 222,409,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,409,760.46/18,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.78

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