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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,540.72, 27,814.80 and 8,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,540.72, 27,814.80 and 8,152.48 is: 12,230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,540.72 : 27,814.80 = 8,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,540.72/27,814.80 = 8,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,540.72x = 27,814.80 × 8,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,540.72x = 226,759,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,759,600.70/18,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.36

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