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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.07, 27,462.50 and 12,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.07, 27,462.50 and 12,673.59 is: 19,020.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.07 : 27,462.50 = 12,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.07/27,462.50 = 12,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.07x = 27,462.50 × 12,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.07x = 348,048,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,048,465.38/18,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.01

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