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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.60, 27,230.40 and 12,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.60, 27,230.40 and 12,854.40 is: 19,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.60 : 27,230.40 = 12,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.60/27,230.40 = 12,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.60x = 27,230.40 × 12,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.60x = 350,030,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,030,453.76/18,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.60

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