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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,640.99, 27,961.50 and 12,779.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,640.99, 27,961.50 and 12,779.83 is: 19,169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,640.99 : 27,961.50 = 12,779.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,640.99/27,961.50 = 12,779.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,640.99x = 27,961.50 × 12,779.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,640.99x = 357,343,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,343,216.55/18,640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,169.76

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