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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,612.36, 27,915.66 and 12,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,612.36, 27,915.66 and 12,084.84 is: 18,125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612.36 : 27,915.66 = 12,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612.36/27,915.66 = 12,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612.36x = 27,915.66 × 12,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612.36x = 337,356,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,356,284.59/18,612.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.39

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