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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,374.98, 27,584.88 and 12,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,374.98, 27,584.88 and 12,140.32 is: 18,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,374.98 : 27,584.88 = 12,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,374.98/27,584.88 = 12,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,374.98x = 27,584.88 × 12,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,374.98x = 334,889,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,889,270.36/18,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.29

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