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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,600.06, 27,890.97 and 12,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,600.06, 27,890.97 and 12,980.40 is: 19,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,600.06 : 27,890.97 = 12,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,600.06/27,890.97 = 12,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,600.06x = 27,890.97 × 12,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,600.06x = 362,035,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,035,946.99/18,600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.24

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