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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,389.06, 27,583.59 and 12,853.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,389.06, 27,583.59 and 12,853.21 is: 19,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,389.06 : 27,583.59 = 12,853.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,389.06/27,583.59 = 12,853.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,389.06x = 27,583.59 × 12,853.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,389.06x = 354,537,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,537,536.91/18,389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.81

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