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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,109.10, 27,163.65 and 12,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,109.10, 27,163.65 and 12,204.20 is: 18,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,109.10 : 27,163.65 = 12,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,109.10/27,163.65 = 12,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,109.10x = 27,163.65 × 12,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,109.10x = 331,510,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,510,617.33/18,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.30

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