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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,149.70, 27,188.10 and 12,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,149.70, 27,188.10 and 12,244.80 is: 18,342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,149.70 : 27,188.10 = 12,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,149.70/27,188.10 = 12,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,149.70x = 27,188.10 × 12,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,149.70x = 332,912,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,912,846.88/18,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.61

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