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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.66, 27,148.77 and 8,247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.66, 27,148.77 and 8,247.15 is: 12,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.66 : 27,148.77 = 8,247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.66/27,148.77 = 8,247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.66x = 27,148.77 × 8,247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.66x = 223,899,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,899,978.51/18,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.30

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