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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,217.80, 27,326.70 and 12,312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,217.80, 27,326.70 and 12,312.90 is: 18,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,217.80 : 27,326.70 = 12,312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,217.80/27,326.70 = 12,312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,217.80x = 27,326.70 × 12,312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,217.80x = 336,470,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,470,924.43/18,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.35

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