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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.36, 27,019.48 and 12,100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.36, 27,019.48 and 12,100.66 is: 18,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.36 : 27,019.48 = 12,100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.36/27,019.48 = 12,100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.36x = 27,019.48 × 12,100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.36x = 326,953,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,953,540.86/17,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.75

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