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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,333.84, 27,463.86 and 12,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,333.84, 27,463.86 and 12,718.04 is: 19,051.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333.84 : 27,463.86 = 12,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333.84/27,463.86 = 12,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333.84x = 27,463.86 × 12,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333.84x = 349,286,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,286,470.03/18,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.46

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