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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,566.41, 27,833.97 and 12,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,566.41, 27,833.97 and 12,626.66 is: 18,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,566.41 : 27,833.97 = 12,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,566.41/27,833.97 = 12,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,566.41x = 27,833.97 × 12,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,566.41x = 351,450,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,450,075.64/18,566.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.35

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