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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.20, 27,257.40 and 8,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.20, 27,257.40 and 8,300.40 is: 12,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.20 : 27,257.40 = 8,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.20/27,257.40 = 8,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.20x = 27,257.40 × 8,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.20x = 226,247,322.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,247,322.96/18,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.30

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