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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.26, 27,253.03 and 12,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.26, 27,253.03 and 12,242.16 is: 18,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.26 : 27,253.03 = 12,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.26/27,253.03 = 12,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.26x = 27,253.03 × 12,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.26x = 333,635,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,635,953.74/18,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.49

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