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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,206.20, 27,309.30 and 8,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,206.20, 27,309.30 and 8,364.70 is: 12,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206.20 : 27,309.30 = 8,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206.20/27,309.30 = 8,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206.20x = 27,309.30 × 8,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206.20x = 228,434,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,434,101.71/18,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.05

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