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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.24, 27,228.76 and 8,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.24, 27,228.76 and 8,154.74 is: 12,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.24 : 27,228.76 = 8,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.24/27,228.76 = 8,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.24x = 27,228.76 × 8,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.24x = 222,043,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,043,391.14/18,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.63

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