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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.40, 27,408.60 and 12,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.40, 27,408.60 and 12,051.60 is: 18,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.40 : 27,408.60 = 12,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.40/27,408.60 = 12,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.40x = 27,408.60 × 12,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.40x = 330,317,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,317,483.76/18,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,077.40

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