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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,117.72, 27,164.16 and 8,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,117.72, 27,164.16 and 8,118.72 is: 12,172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,117.72 : 27,164.16 = 8,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,117.72/27,164.16 = 8,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,117.72x = 27,164.16 × 8,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,117.72x = 220,538,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,538,209.08/18,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.51

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