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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.60, 27,285.90 and 8,183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.60, 27,285.90 and 8,183.65 is: 12,275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.60 : 27,285.90 = 8,183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.60/27,285.90 = 8,183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.60x = 27,285.90 × 8,183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.60x = 223,298,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,298,323.75/18,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.48

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