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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.54, 27,902.31 and 8,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.54, 27,902.31 and 8,211.22 is: 12,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.54 : 27,902.31 = 8,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.54/27,902.31 = 8,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.54x = 27,902.31 × 8,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.54x = 229,112,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,112,005.92/18,601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.83

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