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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.26, 27,214.29 and 12,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.26, 27,214.29 and 12,863.22 is: 19,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.26 : 27,214.29 = 12,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.26/27,214.29 = 12,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.26x = 27,214.29 × 12,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.26x = 350,063,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,063,263.34/18,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,324.22

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