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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.76, 27,892.70 and 12,353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.76, 27,892.70 and 12,353.06 is: 18,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.76 : 27,892.70 = 12,353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.76/27,892.70 = 12,353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.76x = 27,892.70 × 12,353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.76x = 344,560,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,560,196.66/18,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.94

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