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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,011.38, 27,021.60 and 12,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,011.38, 27,021.60 and 12,756.68 is: 19,138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,011.38 : 27,021.60 = 12,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,011.38/27,021.60 = 12,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,011.38x = 27,021.60 × 12,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,011.38x = 344,705,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,705,904.29/18,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,138.23

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