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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,170.12, 27,198.06 and 12,514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,170.12, 27,198.06 and 12,514.59 is: 18,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170.12 : 27,198.06 = 12,514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170.12/27,198.06 = 12,514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170.12x = 27,198.06 × 12,514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170.12x = 340,372,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,372,569.70/18,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.55

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