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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.06, 27,893.96 and 12,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.06, 27,893.96 and 12,982.40 is: 19,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.06 : 27,893.96 = 12,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.06/27,893.96 = 12,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.06x = 27,893.96 × 12,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.06x = 362,130,546.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,130,546.30/18,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.23

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