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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.02, 27,828.27 and 8,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.02, 27,828.27 and 8,161.50 is: 12,243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.02 : 27,828.27 = 8,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.02/27,828.27 = 8,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.02x = 27,828.27 × 8,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.02x = 227,120,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,120,425.61/18,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.68

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