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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.21, 27,286.88 and 12,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.21, 27,286.88 and 12,994.29 is: 19,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.21 : 27,286.88 = 12,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.21/27,286.88 = 12,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.21x = 27,286.88 × 12,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.21x = 354,573,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,573,566.94/18,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,477.56

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