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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,171.16, 27,256.76 and 8,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,171.16, 27,256.76 and 8,307.79 is: 12,461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171.16 : 27,256.76 = 8,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171.16/27,256.76 = 8,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171.16x = 27,256.76 × 8,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171.16x = 226,443,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,443,438.16/18,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.69

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