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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.60, 27,446.04 and 12,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.60, 27,446.04 and 12,747.60 is: 19,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.60 : 27,446.04 = 12,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.60/27,446.04 = 12,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.60x = 27,446.04 × 12,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.60x = 349,871,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,871,139.50/18,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.62

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