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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.34, 27,266.76 and 12,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.34, 27,266.76 and 12,623.76 is: 18,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.34 : 27,266.76 = 12,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.34/27,266.76 = 12,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.34x = 27,266.76 × 12,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.34x = 344,209,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,209,034.22/18,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.33

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