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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.71, 27,159.66 and 8,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.71, 27,159.66 and 8,248.61 is: 12,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.71 : 27,159.66 = 8,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.71/27,159.66 = 8,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.71x = 27,159.66 × 8,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.71x = 224,029,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,029,307.27/18,106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.72

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