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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,146.08, 27,233.60 and 12,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,146.08, 27,233.60 and 12,343.20 is: 18,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,146.08 : 27,233.60 = 12,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,146.08/27,233.60 = 12,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,146.08x = 27,233.60 × 12,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,146.08x = 336,149,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,149,771.52/18,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.65

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