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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,015.60, 27,023.40 and 12,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,015.60, 27,023.40 and 12,766.80 is: 19,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,015.60 : 27,023.40 = 12,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,015.60/27,023.40 = 12,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,015.60x = 27,023.40 × 12,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,015.60x = 345,002,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,002,343.12/18,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.20

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