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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,630.60, 27,978.30 and 13,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,630.60, 27,978.30 and 13,122.60 is: 19,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,630.60 : 27,978.30 = 13,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,630.60/27,978.30 = 13,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,630.60x = 27,978.30 × 13,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,630.60x = 367,148,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,148,039.58/18,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.72

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