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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.33, 27,283.86 and 12,484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.33, 27,283.86 and 12,484.59 is: 18,726.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.33 : 27,283.86 = 12,484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.33/27,283.86 = 12,484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.33x = 27,283.86 × 12,484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.33x = 340,627,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,627,805.72/18,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,726.79

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