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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.51, 27,206.72 and 8,150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.51, 27,206.72 and 8,150.87 is: 12,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.51 : 27,206.72 = 8,150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.51/27,206.72 = 8,150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.51x = 27,206.72 × 8,150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.51x = 221,758,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,758,437.85/18,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.73

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