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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.60, 27,333.90 and 12,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.60, 27,333.90 and 12,689.60 is: 19,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.60 : 27,333.90 = 12,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.60/27,333.90 = 12,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.60x = 27,333.90 × 12,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.60x = 346,856,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,856,257.44/18,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.92

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