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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.71, 27,298.44 and 12,927.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.71, 27,298.44 and 12,927.66 is: 19,404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.71 : 27,298.44 = 12,927.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.71/27,298.44 = 12,927.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.71x = 27,298.44 × 12,927.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.71x = 352,904,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,904,950.85/18,186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,404.56

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