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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,107.70, 27,125.10 and 12,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,107.70, 27,125.10 and 12,202.80 is: 18,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,107.70 : 27,125.10 = 12,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,107.70/27,125.10 = 12,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,107.70x = 27,125.10 × 12,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,107.70x = 331,002,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,002,170.28/18,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.64

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