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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,141.74, 27,154.28 and 12,266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,141.74, 27,154.28 and 12,266.00 is: 18,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,141.74 : 27,154.28 = 12,266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,141.74/27,154.28 = 12,266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,141.74x = 27,154.28 × 12,266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,141.74x = 333,074,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,074,201.38/18,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.56

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