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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.12, 27,635.04 and 12,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.12, 27,635.04 and 12,912 is: 19,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.12 : 27,635.04 = 12,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.12/27,635.04 = 12,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.12x = 27,635.04 × 12,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.12x = 356,823,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,823,636.48/18,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,336.76

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