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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.61, 27,245.14 and 12,331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.61, 27,245.14 and 12,331.45 is: 18,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.61 : 27,245.14 = 12,331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.61/27,245.14 = 12,331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.61x = 27,245.14 × 12,331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.61x = 335,972,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,972,081.65/18,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.50

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