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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,172.41, 27,251.69 and 8,304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,172.41, 27,251.69 and 8,304.77 is: 12,453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172.41 : 27,251.69 = 8,304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172.41/27,251.69 = 8,304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172.41x = 27,251.69 × 8,304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172.41x = 226,319,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,319,017.56/18,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.99

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