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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,274.96, 27,410.67 and 12,389.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,274.96, 27,410.67 and 12,389.67 is: 18,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,274.96 : 27,410.67 = 12,389.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,274.96/27,410.67 = 12,389.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,274.96x = 27,410.67 × 12,389.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,274.96x = 339,609,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,609,155.78/18,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,583.30

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