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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,196.19, 27,285.05 and 8,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,196.19, 27,285.05 and 8,327.02 is: 12,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196.19 : 27,285.05 = 8,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196.19/27,285.05 = 8,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196.19x = 27,285.05 × 8,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196.19x = 227,203,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,203,020.63/18,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.30

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