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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.36, 27,203.74 and 8,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.36, 27,203.74 and 8,308.92 is: 12,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.36 : 27,203.74 = 8,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.36/27,203.74 = 8,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.36x = 27,203.74 × 8,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.36x = 226,033,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,033,699.36/18,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.86

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