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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,140.32, 27,210.48 and 11,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,140.32, 27,210.48 and 11,982.88 is: 17,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140.32 : 27,210.48 = 11,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140.32/27,210.48 = 11,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140.32x = 27,210.48 × 11,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140.32x = 326,059,916.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,059,916.58/18,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.32

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