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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.38, 27,015.60 and 12,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.38, 27,015.60 and 12,752.68 is: 19,132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.38 : 27,015.60 = 12,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.38/27,015.60 = 12,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.38x = 27,015.60 × 12,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.38x = 344,521,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,521,301.81/18,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.23

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