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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,260.37, 27,341.60 and 12,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,260.37, 27,341.60 and 12,701.97 is: 19,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,260.37 : 27,341.60 = 12,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,260.37/27,341.60 = 12,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,260.37x = 27,341.60 × 12,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,260.37x = 347,292,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,292,119.44/18,260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.90

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