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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.33, 27,414.20 and 12,656.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.33, 27,414.20 and 12,656.65 is: 18,991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.33 : 27,414.20 = 12,656.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.33/27,414.20 = 12,656.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.33x = 27,414.20 × 12,656.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.33x = 346,971,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,971,802.61/18,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.00

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