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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,178.60, 27,272.40 and 8,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,178.60, 27,272.40 and 8,315.80 is: 12,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,178.60 : 27,272.40 = 8,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,178.60/27,272.40 = 8,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,178.60x = 27,272.40 × 8,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,178.60x = 226,791,823.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,791,823.92/18,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.76

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