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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,561.80, 27,827.06 and 12,622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,561.80, 27,827.06 and 12,622.05 is: 18,922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,561.80 : 27,827.06 = 12,622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,561.80/27,827.06 = 12,622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,561.80x = 27,827.06 × 12,622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,561.80x = 351,234,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,234,479.56/18,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,922.44

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