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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,211.13, 27,341.85 and 12,575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,211.13, 27,341.85 and 12,575.58 is: 18,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,211.13 : 27,341.85 = 12,575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,211.13/27,341.85 = 12,575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,211.13x = 27,341.85 × 12,575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,211.13x = 343,839,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,839,566.65/18,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.73

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