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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.70, 27,173.10 and 12,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.70, 27,173.10 and 12,234.80 is: 18,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.70 : 27,173.10 = 12,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.70/27,173.10 = 12,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.70x = 27,173.10 × 12,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.70x = 332,457,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,457,443.88/18,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.62

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