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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.20, 27,325.80 and 12,385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.20, 27,325.80 and 12,385.20 is: 18,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.20 : 27,325.80 = 12,385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.20/27,325.80 = 12,385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.20x = 27,325.80 × 12,385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.20x = 338,435,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,435,498.16/18,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.80

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