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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.10, 27,217.80 and 8,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.10, 27,217.80 and 8,271.30 is: 12,412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.10 : 27,217.80 = 8,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.10/27,217.80 = 8,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.10x = 27,217.80 × 8,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.10x = 225,126,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,126,589.14/18,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.49

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