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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.28, 27,407.02 and 12,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.28, 27,407.02 and 12,033.14 is: 18,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.28 : 27,407.02 = 12,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.28/27,407.02 = 12,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.28x = 27,407.02 × 12,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.28x = 329,792,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,792,341.52/18,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.38

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