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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,009.38, 27,018.60 and 12,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,009.38, 27,018.60 and 12,754.68 is: 19,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,009.38 : 27,018.60 = 12,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,009.38/27,018.60 = 12,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,009.38x = 27,018.60 × 12,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,009.38x = 344,613,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,613,597.05/18,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,135.23

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