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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.20, 27,153.90 and 8,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.20, 27,153.90 and 8,231.40 is: 12,350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.20 : 27,153.90 = 8,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.20/27,153.90 = 8,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.20x = 27,153.90 × 8,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.20x = 223,514,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,514,612.46/18,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.78

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