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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.70, 27,166.05 and 12,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.70, 27,166.05 and 12,205.80 is: 18,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.70 : 27,166.05 = 12,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.70/27,166.05 = 12,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.70x = 27,166.05 × 12,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.70x = 331,583,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,583,373.09/18,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.70

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