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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.80, 27,801.48 and 8,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.80, 27,801.48 and 8,156.72 is: 12,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.80 : 27,801.48 = 8,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.80/27,801.48 = 8,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.80x = 27,801.48 × 8,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.80x = 226,768,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,768,887.95/18,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.85

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