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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.85, 27,023.65 and 12,774.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.85, 27,023.65 and 12,774.35 is: 19,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.85 : 27,023.65 = 12,774.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.85/27,023.65 = 12,774.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.85x = 27,023.65 × 12,774.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.85x = 345,209,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,209,563.38/18,016.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.37

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