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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,609.60, 27,946.80 and 13,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,609.60, 27,946.80 and 13,101.60 is: 19,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,609.60 : 27,946.80 = 13,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,609.60/27,946.80 = 13,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,609.60x = 27,946.80 × 13,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,609.60x = 366,147,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,147,794.88/18,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.21

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