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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.40, 27,965.70 and 12,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.40, 27,965.70 and 12,088.20 is: 18,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.40 : 27,965.70 = 12,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.40/27,965.70 = 12,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.40x = 27,965.70 × 12,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.40x = 338,054,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,054,974.74/18,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.32

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