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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.02, 27,110.55 and 8,213.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.02, 27,110.55 and 8,213.78 is: 12,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.02 : 27,110.55 = 8,213.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.02/27,110.55 = 8,213.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.02x = 27,110.55 × 8,213.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.02x = 222,680,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,680,093.38/18,072.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.82

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