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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.77, 27,417.27 and 12,053.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.77, 27,417.27 and 12,053.96 is: 18,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.77 : 27,417.27 = 12,053.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.77/27,417.27 = 12,053.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.77x = 27,417.27 × 12,053.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.77x = 330,486,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,486,675.89/18,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,046.79

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