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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,398.40, 27,597.36 and 12,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,398.40, 27,597.36 and 12,770.88 is: 19,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,398.40 : 27,597.36 = 12,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,398.40/27,597.36 = 12,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,398.40x = 27,597.36 × 12,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,398.40x = 352,442,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,442,572.88/18,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,156.15

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