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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.64, 27,939.68 and 12,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.64, 27,939.68 and 12,064.24 is: 18,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.64 : 27,939.68 = 12,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.64/27,939.68 = 12,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.64x = 27,939.68 × 12,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.64x = 337,071,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,071,005.04/18,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.74

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