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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.40, 27,693.60 and 12,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.40, 27,693.60 and 12,251.40 is: 18,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.40 : 27,693.60 = 12,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.40/27,693.60 = 12,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.40x = 27,693.60 × 12,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.40x = 339,285,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,285,371.04/18,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.26

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