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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.32, 27,247.74 and 8,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.32, 27,247.74 and 8,306.92 is: 12,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.32 : 27,247.74 = 8,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.32/27,247.74 = 8,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.32x = 27,247.74 × 8,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.32x = 226,344,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,344,796.36/18,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.90

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