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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.49, 27,863.79 and 12,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.49, 27,863.79 and 12,333.81 is: 18,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.49 : 27,863.79 = 12,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.49/27,863.79 = 12,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.49x = 27,863.79 × 12,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.49x = 343,666,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,666,691.74/18,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,507.06

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