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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,144.55, 27,220.01 and 8,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,144.55, 27,220.01 and 8,284.83 is: 12,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,144.55 : 27,220.01 = 8,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,144.55/27,220.01 = 8,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,144.55x = 27,220.01 × 8,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,144.55x = 225,513,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,513,019.35/18,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.69

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