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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,228.57, 27,277.88 and 12,607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,228.57, 27,277.88 and 12,607.37 is: 18,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228.57 : 27,277.88 = 12,607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228.57/27,277.88 = 12,607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228.57x = 27,277.88 × 12,607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228.57x = 343,902,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,902,325.98/18,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.12

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