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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.41, 27,307.02 and 8,078.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.41, 27,307.02 and 8,078.55 is: 12,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.41 : 27,307.02 = 8,078.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.41/27,307.02 = 8,078.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.41x = 27,307.02 × 8,078.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.41x = 220,601,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,601,126.42/18,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.03

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