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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,638.49, 27,957.74 and 12,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,638.49, 27,957.74 and 12,777.33 is: 19,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,638.49 : 27,957.74 = 12,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,638.49/27,957.74 = 12,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,638.49x = 27,957.74 × 12,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,638.49x = 357,225,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,225,206.15/18,638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,166.00

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