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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.60, 27,299.40 and 12,666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.60, 27,299.40 and 12,666.54 is: 18,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.60 : 27,299.40 = 12,666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.60/27,299.40 = 12,666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.60x = 27,299.40 × 12,666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.60x = 345,788,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,788,942.08/18,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.33

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