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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.20, 27,708.30 and 12,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.20, 27,708.30 and 12,640.20 is: 18,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.20 : 27,708.30 = 12,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.20/27,708.30 = 12,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.20x = 27,708.30 × 12,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.20x = 350,238,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,238,453.66/18,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.30

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