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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.97, 27,540.57 and 12,798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.97, 27,540.57 and 12,798.12 is: 19,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.97 : 27,540.57 = 12,798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.97/27,540.57 = 12,798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.97x = 27,540.57 × 12,798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.97x = 352,467,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,467,519.73/18,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,181.94

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