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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.29, 27,181.83 and 8,758.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.29, 27,181.83 and 8,758.37 is: 13,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.29 : 27,181.83 = 8,758.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.29/27,181.83 = 8,758.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.29x = 27,181.83 × 8,758.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.29x = 238,068,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,068,524.42/18,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.40

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