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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.42, 27,341.67 and 12,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.42, 27,341.67 and 12,027.14 is: 18,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.42 : 27,341.67 = 12,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.42/27,341.67 = 12,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.42x = 27,341.67 × 12,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.42x = 328,842,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,842,092.92/18,227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,041.07

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