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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.80, 27,416.70 and 12,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.80, 27,416.70 and 12,737.40 is: 19,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.80 : 27,416.70 = 12,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.80/27,416.70 = 12,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.80x = 27,416.70 × 12,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.80x = 349,217,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,217,474.58/18,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,106.10

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