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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.10, 27,246.08 and 8,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.10, 27,246.08 and 8,797.30 is: 13,186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.10 : 27,246.08 = 8,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.10/27,246.08 = 8,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.10x = 27,246.08 × 8,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.10x = 239,691,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,691,939.58/18,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.48

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