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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,113.66, 27,170.58 and 8,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,113.66, 27,170.58 and 8,246.04 is: 12,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,113.66 : 27,170.58 = 8,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,113.66/27,170.58 = 8,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,113.66x = 27,170.58 × 8,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,113.66x = 224,049,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,049,689.50/18,113.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.10

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