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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.88, 27,033.33 and 12,784.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.88, 27,033.33 and 12,784.69 is: 19,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.88 : 27,033.33 = 12,784.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.88/27,033.33 = 12,784.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.88x = 27,033.33 × 12,784.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.88x = 345,612,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,612,743.72/18,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.78

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