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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.06, 27,002.13 and 12,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.06, 27,002.13 and 12,484.20 is: 18,736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.06 : 27,002.13 = 12,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.06/27,002.13 = 12,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.06x = 27,002.13 × 12,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.06x = 337,099,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,099,991.35/17,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.04

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