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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,174.14, 27,233.36 and 12,228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,174.14, 27,233.36 and 12,228.98 is: 18,324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,174.14 : 27,233.36 = 12,228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,174.14/27,233.36 = 12,228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,174.14x = 27,233.36 × 12,228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,174.14x = 333,036,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,036,017.46/18,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.72

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