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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.10, 27,862.71 and 12,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.10, 27,862.71 and 12,019.06 is: 17,992.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.10 : 27,862.71 = 12,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.10/27,862.71 = 12,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.10x = 27,862.71 × 12,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.10x = 334,883,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,883,583.25/18,612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.79

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