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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.80, 27,000.90 and 12,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.80, 27,000.90 and 12,076.80 is: 18,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.80 : 27,000.90 = 12,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.80/27,000.90 = 12,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.80x = 27,000.90 × 12,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.80x = 326,084,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,084,469.12/18,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.91

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