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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,334.62, 27,482.25 and 12,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,334.62, 27,482.25 and 12,007.08 is: 17,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,334.62 : 27,482.25 = 12,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,334.62/27,482.25 = 12,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,334.62x = 27,482.25 × 12,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,334.62x = 329,981,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,981,574.33/18,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.73

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