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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.02, 27,101.52 and 12,534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.02, 27,101.52 and 12,534.75 is: 18,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.02 : 27,101.52 = 12,534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.02/27,101.52 = 12,534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.02x = 27,101.52 × 12,534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.02x = 339,710,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,710,777.82/18,097.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,771.64

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