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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.10, 27,208.71 and 12,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.10, 27,208.71 and 12,606.06 is: 18,897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.10 : 27,208.71 = 12,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.10/27,208.71 = 12,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.10x = 27,208.71 × 12,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.10x = 342,994,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,994,630.78/18,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.67

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