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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,134.73, 27,210.47 and 8,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,134.73, 27,210.47 and 8,277.03 is: 12,419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,134.73 : 27,210.47 = 8,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,134.73/27,210.47 = 8,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,134.73x = 27,210.47 × 8,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,134.73x = 225,221,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,221,944.53/18,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.37

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