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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.08, 27,243.74 and 8,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.08, 27,243.74 and 8,296.68 is: 12,446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.08 : 27,243.74 = 8,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.08/27,243.74 = 8,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.08x = 27,243.74 × 8,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.08x = 226,032,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,032,592.78/18,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.67

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