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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.60, 27,948.30 and 13,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.60, 27,948.30 and 13,102.60 is: 19,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.60 : 27,948.30 = 13,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.60/27,948.30 = 13,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.60x = 27,948.30 × 13,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.60x = 366,195,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,195,395.58/18,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.71

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