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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,210.96, 27,309.96 and 12,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,210.96, 27,309.96 and 12,372.48 is: 18,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210.96 : 27,309.96 = 12,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210.96/27,309.96 = 12,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210.96x = 27,309.96 × 12,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210.96x = 337,891,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,891,933.90/18,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.32

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