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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,198.72, 27,264.96 and 12,640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,198.72, 27,264.96 and 12,640.32 is: 18,937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,198.72 : 27,264.96 = 12,640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,198.72/27,264.96 = 12,640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,198.72x = 27,264.96 × 12,640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,198.72x = 344,637,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,637,819.19/18,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.48

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