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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.72, 27,292.07 and 8,187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.72, 27,292.07 and 8,187.77 is: 12,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.72 : 27,292.07 = 8,187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.72/27,292.07 = 8,187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.72x = 27,292.07 × 8,187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.72x = 223,461,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,461,014.58/18,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.64

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