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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.12, 27,383.16 and 12,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.12, 27,383.16 and 12,010.12 is: 18,023.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.12 : 27,383.16 = 12,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.12/27,383.16 = 12,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.12x = 27,383.16 × 12,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.12x = 328,875,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,875,037.58/18,247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.39

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