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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,145.80, 27,226.80 and 8,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,145.80, 27,226.80 and 8,782.20 is: 13,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,145.80 : 27,226.80 = 8,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,145.80/27,226.80 = 8,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,145.80x = 27,226.80 × 8,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,145.80x = 239,111,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,111,202.96/18,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,177.22

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