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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.60, 27,999.60 and 12,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.60, 27,999.60 and 12,877.60 is: 19,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.60 : 27,999.60 = 12,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.60/27,999.60 = 12,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.60x = 27,999.60 × 12,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.60x = 360,567,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,567,648.96/18,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.80

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