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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.20, 27,157.80 and 12,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.20, 27,157.80 and 12,200.30 is: 18,300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.20 : 27,157.80 = 12,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.20/27,157.80 = 12,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.20x = 27,157.80 × 12,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.20x = 331,333,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,333,307.34/18,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.45

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