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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.27, 27,416.52 and 12,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.27, 27,416.52 and 12,053.46 is: 18,046.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.27 : 27,416.52 = 12,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.27/27,416.52 = 12,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.27x = 27,416.52 × 12,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.27x = 330,463,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,463,927.16/18,312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.04

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