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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.15, 27,176.83 and 12,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.15, 27,176.83 and 12,765.59 is: 19,177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.15 : 27,176.83 = 12,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.15/27,176.83 = 12,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.15x = 27,176.83 × 12,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.15x = 346,928,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,928,269.28/18,090.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.74

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