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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,375.97, 27,542.07 and 12,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,375.97, 27,542.07 and 12,799.12 is: 19,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,375.97 : 27,542.07 = 12,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,375.97/27,542.07 = 12,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,375.97x = 27,542.07 × 12,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,375.97x = 352,514,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,514,258.98/18,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,183.44

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