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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,106.93, 27,201.98 and 12,782.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,106.93, 27,201.98 and 12,782.35 is: 19,202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106.93 : 27,201.98 = 12,782.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106.93/27,201.98 = 12,782.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106.93x = 27,201.98 × 12,782.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106.93x = 347,705,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,705,229.05/18,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,202.88

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