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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.84, 27,259.38 and 8,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.84, 27,259.38 and 8,305.24 is: 12,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.84 : 27,259.38 = 8,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.84/27,259.38 = 8,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.84x = 27,259.38 × 8,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.84x = 226,395,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,395,693.15/18,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.03

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