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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.62, 27,224.56 and 8,804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.62, 27,224.56 and 8,804.16 is: 13,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.62 : 27,224.56 = 8,804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.62/27,224.56 = 8,804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.62x = 27,224.56 × 8,804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.62x = 239,689,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,689,382.17/18,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,193.94

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