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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.69, 27,753.48 and 12,251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.69, 27,753.48 and 12,251.43 is: 18,368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.69 : 27,753.48 = 12,251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.69/27,753.48 = 12,251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.69x = 27,753.48 × 12,251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.69x = 340,019,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,019,817.48/18,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.84

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