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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.40, 27,967.20 and 12,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.40, 27,967.20 and 12,089.20 is: 18,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.40 : 27,967.20 = 12,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.40/27,967.20 = 12,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.40x = 27,967.20 × 12,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.40x = 338,101,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,101,074.24/18,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.82

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