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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,266.83, 27,364.74 and 12,007.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,266.83, 27,364.74 and 12,007.96 is: 17,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.83 : 27,364.74 = 12,007.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.83/27,364.74 = 12,007.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.83x = 27,364.74 × 12,007.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.83x = 328,594,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,594,703.33/18,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.60

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