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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.60, 27,848.70 and 12,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.60, 27,848.70 and 12,719.40 is: 19,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.60 : 27,848.70 = 12,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.60/27,848.70 = 12,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.60x = 27,848.70 × 12,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.60x = 354,218,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,218,754.78/18,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.55

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