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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,401.80, 27,602.70 and 12,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,401.80, 27,602.70 and 12,764.20 is: 19,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,401.80 : 27,602.70 = 12,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,401.80/27,602.70 = 12,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,401.80x = 27,602.70 × 12,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,401.80x = 352,326,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,326,383.34/18,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.30

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