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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.60, 27,369.90 and 12,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.60, 27,369.90 and 12,341.70 is: 18,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.60 : 27,369.90 = 12,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.60/27,369.90 = 12,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.60x = 27,369.90 × 12,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.60x = 337,791,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,791,094.83/18,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.55

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