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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.16, 27,253.76 and 8,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.16, 27,253.76 and 8,305.79 is: 12,458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.16 : 27,253.76 = 8,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.16/27,253.76 = 8,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.16x = 27,253.76 × 8,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.16x = 226,363,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,363,829.47/18,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.69

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