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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.80, 27,611.70 and 12,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.80, 27,611.70 and 12,770.20 is: 19,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.80 : 27,611.70 = 12,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.80/27,611.70 = 12,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.80x = 27,611.70 × 12,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.80x = 352,606,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,606,931.34/18,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,155.30

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