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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,160.40, 27,250.20 and 8,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,160.40, 27,250.20 and 8,301.20 is: 12,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.40 : 27,250.20 = 8,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.40/27,250.20 = 8,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.40x = 27,250.20 × 8,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.40x = 226,209,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,209,360.24/18,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.19

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