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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.76, 27,200.94 and 8,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.76, 27,200.94 and 8,265.88 is: 12,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.76 : 27,200.94 = 8,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.76/27,200.94 = 8,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.76x = 27,200.94 × 8,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.76x = 224,839,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,839,705.93/18,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.34

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