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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,116.07, 27,150.71 and 8,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,116.07, 27,150.71 and 8,113.50 is: 12,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,116.07 : 27,150.71 = 8,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,116.07/27,150.71 = 8,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,116.07x = 27,150.71 × 8,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,116.07x = 220,287,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,287,245.02/18,116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.77

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