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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,605.60, 27,908.40 and 12,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,605.60, 27,908.40 and 12,384.80 is: 18,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605.60 : 27,908.40 = 12,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605.60/27,908.40 = 12,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605.60x = 27,908.40 × 12,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605.60x = 345,639,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,639,952.32/18,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.20

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