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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.60, 27,966.60 and 12,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.60, 27,966.60 and 12,855.60 is: 19,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.60 : 27,966.60 = 12,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.60/27,966.60 = 12,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.60x = 27,966.60 × 12,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.60x = 359,527,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,527,422.96/18,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.82

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