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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.46, 27,172.13 and 8,114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.46, 27,172.13 and 8,114.42 is: 12,174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.46 : 27,172.13 = 8,114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.46/27,172.13 = 8,114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.46x = 27,172.13 × 8,114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.46x = 220,486,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,486,102.47/18,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.51

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