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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.30, 27,178.71 and 12,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.30, 27,178.71 and 12,287.14 is: 18,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.30 : 27,178.71 = 12,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.30/27,178.71 = 12,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.30x = 27,178.71 × 12,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.30x = 333,948,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,948,614.79/18,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.10

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