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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.02, 27,831.27 and 8,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.02, 27,831.27 and 8,163.50 is: 12,246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.02 : 27,831.27 = 8,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.02/27,831.27 = 8,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.02x = 27,831.27 × 8,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.02x = 227,200,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,200,572.65/18,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.68

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