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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,478.84, 27,689.74 and 12,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,478.84, 27,689.74 and 12,548 is: 18,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,478.84 : 27,689.74 = 12,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,478.84/27,689.74 = 12,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,478.84x = 27,689.74 × 12,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,478.84x = 347,450,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,450,857.52/18,478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,802.63

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