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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.10, 27,329.73 and 12,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.10, 27,329.73 and 12,694.70 is: 19,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.10 : 27,329.73 = 12,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.10/27,329.73 = 12,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.10x = 27,329.73 × 12,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.10x = 346,942,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,942,723.43/18,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.33

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