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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.59, 27,170.49 and 8,245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.59, 27,170.49 and 8,245.97 is: 12,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.59 : 27,170.49 = 8,245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.59/27,170.49 = 8,245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.59x = 27,170.49 × 8,245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.59x = 224,047,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,047,042.38/18,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.00

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