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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.20, 27,254.40 and 8,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.20, 27,254.40 and 8,298.40 is: 12,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.20 : 27,254.40 = 8,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.20/27,254.40 = 8,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.20x = 27,254.40 × 8,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.20x = 226,167,912.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,167,912.96/18,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.30

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