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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.40, 27,964.20 and 12,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.40, 27,964.20 and 12,087.20 is: 18,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.40 : 27,964.20 = 12,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.40/27,964.20 = 12,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.40x = 27,964.20 × 12,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.40x = 338,008,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,008,878.24/18,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.82

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