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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.80, 27,179.46 and 12,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.80, 27,179.46 and 12,287.64 is: 18,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.80 : 27,179.46 = 12,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.80/27,179.46 = 12,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.80x = 27,179.46 × 12,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.80x = 333,971,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,971,419.87/18,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.85

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