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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.23, 27,175.41 and 8,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.23, 27,175.41 and 8,127.16 is: 12,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.23 : 27,175.41 = 8,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.23/27,175.41 = 8,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.23x = 27,175.41 × 8,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.23x = 220,858,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,858,905.14/18,124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.84

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