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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.06, 27,194.04 and 8,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.06, 27,194.04 and 8,264.66 is: 12,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.06 : 27,194.04 = 8,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.06/27,194.04 = 8,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.06x = 27,194.04 × 8,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.06x = 224,749,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,749,494.63/18,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.93

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