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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.46, 27,313.74 and 12,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.46, 27,313.74 and 12,355.30 is: 18,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.46 : 27,313.74 = 12,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.46/27,313.74 = 12,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.46x = 27,313.74 × 12,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.46x = 337,469,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,469,451.82/18,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.52

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