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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,063.40, 27,090.24 and 12,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,063.40, 27,090.24 and 12,255.70 is: 18,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063.40 : 27,090.24 = 12,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063.40/27,090.24 = 12,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063.40x = 27,090.24 × 12,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063.40x = 332,009,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,009,854.37/18,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.25

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