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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.40, 27,622.80 and 12,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.40, 27,622.80 and 12,885.60 is: 19,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.40 : 27,622.80 = 12,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.40/27,622.80 = 12,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.40x = 27,622.80 × 12,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.40x = 355,936,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,936,351.68/18,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.16

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