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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.26, 27,175.89 and 8,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.26, 27,175.89 and 8,259.36 is: 12,389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.26 : 27,175.89 = 8,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.26/27,175.89 = 8,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.26x = 27,175.89 × 8,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.26x = 224,455,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,455,458.83/18,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.04

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