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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.54, 27,101.98 and 12,468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.54, 27,101.98 and 12,468.21 is: 18,677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.54 : 27,101.98 = 12,468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.54/27,101.98 = 12,468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.54x = 27,101.98 × 12,468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.54x = 337,913,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,913,178.06/18,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.97

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