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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,133.32, 27,298.08 and 12,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,133.32, 27,298.08 and 12,975.24 is: 19,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,133.32 : 27,298.08 = 12,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,133.32/27,298.08 = 12,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,133.32x = 27,298.08 × 12,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,133.32x = 354,199,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,199,139.54/18,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.06

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