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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.73, 26,832.29 and 12,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.73, 26,832.29 and 12,003.27 is: 18,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.73 : 26,832.29 = 12,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.73/26,832.29 = 12,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.73x = 26,832.29 × 12,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.73x = 322,075,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,075,161.57/17,888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.36

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