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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666, 27,999.12 and 4,815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666, 27,999.12 and 4,815.12 is: 7,222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666 : 27,999.12 = 4,815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666/27,999.12 = 4,815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666x = 27,999.12 × 4,815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666x = 134,819,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,819,122.69/18,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,222.71

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