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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.33, 27,858.63 and 12,247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.33, 27,858.63 and 12,247.89 is: 18,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.33 : 27,858.63 = 12,247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.33/27,858.63 = 12,247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.33x = 27,858.63 × 12,247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.33x = 341,209,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,209,435.79/18,580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.02

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