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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.24, 27,994.92 and 12,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.24, 27,994.92 and 12,802.08 is: 19,203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.24 : 27,994.92 = 12,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.24/27,994.92 = 12,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.24x = 27,994.92 × 12,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.24x = 358,393,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,393,205.43/18,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,203.16

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