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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,291.80, 27,451.34 and 12,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,291.80, 27,451.34 and 12,354.64 is: 18,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,291.80 : 27,451.34 = 12,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,291.80/27,451.34 = 12,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,291.80x = 27,451.34 × 12,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,291.80x = 339,151,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,151,423.22/18,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.17

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