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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,122.44, 27,190.92 and 8,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,122.44, 27,190.92 and 8,266.36 is: 12,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,122.44 : 27,190.92 = 8,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,122.44/27,190.92 = 8,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,122.44x = 27,190.92 × 8,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,122.44x = 224,769,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,769,933.45/18,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.85

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