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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.63, 27,784.30 and 12,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.63, 27,784.30 and 12,980.88 is: 19,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.63 : 27,784.30 = 12,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.63/27,784.30 = 12,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.63x = 27,784.30 × 12,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.63x = 360,664,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,664,788.98/18,553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.04

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