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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.01, 27,854.80 and 8,169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.01, 27,854.80 and 8,169.47 is: 12,257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.01 : 27,854.80 = 8,169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.01/27,854.80 = 8,169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.01x = 27,854.80 × 8,169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.01x = 227,558,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,558,943.67/18,565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.41

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