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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,385.52, 27,542.16 and 12,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,385.52, 27,542.16 and 12,126.44 is: 18,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,385.52 : 27,542.16 = 12,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,385.52/27,542.16 = 12,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,385.52x = 27,542.16 × 12,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,385.52x = 333,988,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,988,419.57/18,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.85

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