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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.55, 27,385.38 and 12,056.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.55, 27,385.38 and 12,056.27 is: 18,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.55 : 27,385.38 = 12,056.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.55/27,385.38 = 12,056.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.55x = 27,385.38 × 12,056.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.55x = 330,165,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,165,398.41/18,256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.77

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