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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,307.20, 27,460.80 and 12,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,307.20, 27,460.80 and 12,070.20 is: 18,105.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,307.20 : 27,460.80 = 12,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,307.20/27,460.80 = 12,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,307.20x = 27,460.80 × 12,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,307.20x = 331,457,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,457,348.16/18,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.30

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