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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,639.16, 27,903.25 and 12,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,639.16, 27,903.25 and 12,377.46 is: 18,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,639.16 : 27,903.25 = 12,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,639.16/27,903.25 = 12,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,639.16x = 27,903.25 × 12,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,639.16x = 345,371,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,371,360.75/18,639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.34

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