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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.21, 27,288.37 and 12,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.21, 27,288.37 and 12,995.29 is: 19,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.21 : 27,288.37 = 12,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.21/27,288.37 = 12,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.21x = 27,288.37 × 12,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.21x = 354,620,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,620,281.78/18,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,479.05

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