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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.23, 27,371.52 and 8,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.23, 27,371.52 and 8,250.08 is: 12,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.23 : 27,371.52 = 8,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.23/27,371.52 = 8,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.23x = 27,371.52 × 8,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.23x = 225,817,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,817,092.86/18,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.42

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