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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.80, 27,610.20 and 12,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.80, 27,610.20 and 12,769.20 is: 19,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.80 : 27,610.20 = 12,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.80/27,610.20 = 12,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.80x = 27,610.20 × 12,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.80x = 352,560,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,560,165.84/18,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.80

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