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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.60, 27,159.30 and 8,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.60, 27,159.30 and 8,245.80 is: 12,365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.60 : 27,159.30 = 8,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.60/27,159.30 = 8,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.60x = 27,159.30 × 8,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.60x = 223,950,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,950,155.94/18,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.01

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