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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.70, 27,455.64 and 12,410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.70, 27,455.64 and 12,410.22 is: 18,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.70 : 27,455.64 = 12,410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.70/27,455.64 = 12,410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.70x = 27,455.64 × 12,410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.70x = 340,730,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,730,532.64/18,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,588.99

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