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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.80, 27,523.20 and 12,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.80, 27,523.20 and 12,819.20 is: 19,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.80 : 27,523.20 = 12,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.80/27,523.20 = 12,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.80x = 27,523.20 × 12,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.80x = 352,825,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,825,405.44/18,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.80

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