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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.06, 27,588.09 and 12,856.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.06, 27,588.09 and 12,856.21 is: 19,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.06 : 27,588.09 = 12,856.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.06/27,588.09 = 12,856.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.06x = 27,588.09 × 12,856.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.06x = 354,678,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,678,278.54/18,392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.32

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