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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,653.99, 27,980.99 and 12,792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,653.99, 27,980.99 and 12,792.83 is: 19,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,653.99 : 27,980.99 = 12,792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,653.99/27,980.99 = 12,792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,653.99x = 27,980.99 × 12,792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,653.99x = 357,955,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,955,984.34/18,653.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,189.25

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