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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.52, 27,046.77 and 12,498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.52, 27,046.77 and 12,498.25 is: 18,716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.52 : 27,046.77 = 12,498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.52/27,046.77 = 12,498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.52x = 27,046.77 × 12,498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.52x = 338,037,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,037,293.15/18,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.92

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