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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.52, 27,153.26 and 12,218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.52, 27,153.26 and 12,218.11 is: 18,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.52 : 27,153.26 = 12,218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.52/27,153.26 = 12,218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.52x = 27,153.26 × 12,218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.52x = 331,761,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,761,434.38/18,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.81

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