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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,224.32, 27,336.48 and 12,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,224.32, 27,336.48 and 12,066.88 is: 18,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224.32 : 27,336.48 = 12,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224.32/27,336.48 = 12,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224.32x = 27,336.48 × 12,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224.32x = 329,866,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,866,023.78/18,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.32

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