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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.16, 27,732.48 and 8,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.16, 27,732.48 and 8,095.52 is: 12,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.16 : 27,732.48 = 8,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.16/27,732.48 = 8,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.16x = 27,732.48 × 8,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.16x = 224,508,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,508,846.49/18,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.70

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