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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,072.14, 27,094.30 and 12,509.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,072.14, 27,094.30 and 12,509.33 is: 18,754.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072.14 : 27,094.30 = 12,509.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072.14/27,094.30 = 12,509.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072.14x = 27,094.30 × 12,509.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072.14x = 338,931,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,931,373.07/18,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.36

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