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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,565.59, 27,802.26 and 12,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,565.59, 27,802.26 and 12,992.88 is: 19,457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,565.59 : 27,802.26 = 12,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,565.59/27,802.26 = 12,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,565.59x = 27,802.26 × 12,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,565.59x = 361,231,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,231,427.91/18,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.04

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