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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.70, 27,126.60 and 12,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.70, 27,126.60 and 12,203.80 is: 18,281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.70 : 27,126.60 = 12,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.70/27,126.60 = 12,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.70x = 27,126.60 × 12,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.70x = 331,047,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,047,601.08/18,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.14

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