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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,143.61, 27,218.60 and 8,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,143.61, 27,218.60 and 8,283.89 is: 12,427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,143.61 : 27,218.60 = 8,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,143.61/27,218.60 = 8,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,143.61x = 27,218.60 × 8,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,143.61x = 225,475,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,475,710.84/18,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.28

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