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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,308, 27,467.46 and 12,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,308, 27,467.46 and 12,981.44 is: 19,476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,308 : 27,467.46 = 12,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,308/27,467.46 = 12,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,308x = 27,467.46 × 12,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,308x = 356,567,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,567,183.94/18,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.03

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