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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.88, 27,468.93 and 12,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.88, 27,468.93 and 12,759.80 is: 19,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.88 : 27,468.93 = 12,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.88/27,468.93 = 12,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.88x = 27,468.93 × 12,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.88x = 350,498,053.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,498,053.01/18,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.98

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