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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.20, 27,071.70 and 12,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.20, 27,071.70 and 12,902.20 is: 19,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.20 : 27,071.70 = 12,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.20/27,071.70 = 12,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.20x = 27,071.70 × 12,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.20x = 349,284,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,284,487.74/18,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.21

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