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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.05, 27,273.54 and 8,824.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.05, 27,273.54 and 8,824.25 is: 13,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.05 : 27,273.54 = 8,824.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.05/27,273.54 = 8,824.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.05x = 27,273.54 × 8,824.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.05x = 240,668,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,668,636.62/18,177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.25

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