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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.10, 27,331.65 and 12,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.10, 27,331.65 and 12,688.10 is: 19,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.10 : 27,331.65 = 12,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.10/27,331.65 = 12,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.10x = 27,331.65 × 12,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.10x = 346,786,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,786,708.37/18,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.67

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