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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.30, 27,022.95 and 12,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.30, 27,022.95 and 12,110.40 is: 18,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.30 : 27,022.95 = 12,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.30/27,022.95 = 12,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.30x = 27,022.95 × 12,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.30x = 327,258,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,258,733.68/18,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.60

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