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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,093.70, 27,140.55 and 8,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,093.70, 27,140.55 and 8,252.20 is: 12,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,093.70 : 27,140.55 = 8,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,093.70/27,140.55 = 8,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,093.70x = 27,140.55 × 8,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,093.70x = 223,969,246.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,969,246.71/18,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.30

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