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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,242.70, 27,327.60 and 12,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,242.70, 27,327.60 and 12,337.80 is: 18,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242.70 : 27,327.60 = 12,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242.70/27,327.60 = 12,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242.70x = 27,327.60 × 12,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242.70x = 337,162,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,162,463.28/18,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.05

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