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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.70, 27,350.55 and 12,077.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.70, 27,350.55 and 12,077.70 is: 18,116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.70 : 27,350.55 = 12,077.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.70/27,350.55 = 12,077.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.70x = 27,350.55 × 12,077.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.70x = 330,331,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,331,737.74/18,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.55

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