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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,130.97, 27,170.12 and 12,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,130.97, 27,170.12 and 12,876.26 is: 19,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130.97 : 27,170.12 = 12,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130.97/27,170.12 = 12,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130.97x = 27,170.12 × 12,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130.97x = 349,849,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,849,425.69/18,130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,295.68

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