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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.70, 27,230.10 and 12,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.70, 27,230.10 and 12,272.80 is: 18,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.70 : 27,230.10 = 12,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.70/27,230.10 = 12,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.70x = 27,230.10 × 12,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.70x = 334,189,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,189,571.28/18,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.59

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