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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.10, 27,171.15 and 12,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.10, 27,171.15 and 12,865.30 is: 19,297.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.10 : 27,171.15 = 12,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.10/27,171.15 = 12,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.10x = 27,171.15 × 12,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.10x = 349,564,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,564,996.10/18,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.95

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