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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,137.68, 27,203.44 and 8,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,137.68, 27,203.44 and 8,274.64 is: 12,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,137.68 : 27,203.44 = 8,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,137.68/27,203.44 = 8,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,137.68x = 27,203.44 × 8,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,137.68x = 225,098,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,098,672.76/18,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.55

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