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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,007.70, 27,011.55 and 12,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,007.70, 27,011.55 and 12,449.30 is: 18,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,007.70 : 27,011.55 = 12,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,007.70/27,011.55 = 12,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,007.70x = 27,011.55 × 12,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,007.70x = 336,274,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,274,889.42/18,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.95

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