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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,436.78, 18,636.93 and 7,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,436.78, 18,636.93 and 7,173.40 is: 10,749.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,436.78 : 18,636.93 = 7,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,436.78/18,636.93 = 7,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,436.78x = 18,636.93 × 7,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,436.78x = 133,690,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,690,153.66/12,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.58

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