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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.20, 27,307.80 and 12,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.20, 27,307.80 and 12,373.20 is: 18,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.20 : 27,307.80 = 12,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.20/27,307.80 = 12,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.20x = 27,307.80 × 12,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.20x = 337,884,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,884,870.96/18,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.80

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