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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.14, 27,244.32 and 8,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.14, 27,244.32 and 8,793.48 is: 13,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.14 : 27,244.32 = 8,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.14/27,244.32 = 8,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.14x = 27,244.32 × 8,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.14x = 239,572,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,572,383.03/18,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.48

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