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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,111.80, 27,197.88 and 12,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,111.80, 27,197.88 and 12,226.64 is: 18,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,111.80 : 27,197.88 = 12,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,111.80/27,197.88 = 12,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,111.80x = 27,197.88 × 12,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,111.80x = 332,538,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,538,687.52/18,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.33

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