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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.20, 27,408.30 and 12,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.20, 27,408.30 and 12,116.20 is: 18,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.20 : 27,408.30 = 12,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.20/27,408.30 = 12,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.20x = 27,408.30 × 12,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.20x = 332,084,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,084,444.46/18,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,174.30

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