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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.60, 27,136.80 and 8,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.60, 27,136.80 and 8,230.80 is: 12,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.60 : 27,136.80 = 8,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.60/27,136.80 = 8,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.60x = 27,136.80 × 8,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.60x = 223,357,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,357,573.44/18,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.52

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