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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.70, 27,066.60 and 12,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.70, 27,066.60 and 12,163.80 is: 18,221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.70 : 27,066.60 = 12,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.70/27,066.60 = 12,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.70x = 27,066.60 × 12,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.70x = 329,232,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,232,709.08/18,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.16

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