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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,319.80, 27,488.46 and 12,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,319.80, 27,488.46 and 12,706.08 is: 19,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,319.80 : 27,488.46 = 12,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,319.80/27,488.46 = 12,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,319.80x = 27,488.46 × 12,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,319.80x = 349,270,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,270,571.84/18,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,065.20

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