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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.24, 27,183.40 and 8,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.24, 27,183.40 and 8,264.36 is: 12,396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.24 : 27,183.40 = 8,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.24/27,183.40 = 8,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.24x = 27,183.40 × 8,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.24x = 224,653,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,653,403.62/18,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.56

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