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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,173.72, 27,262.20 and 7,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,173.72, 27,262.20 and 7,783.04 is: 11,675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173.72 : 27,262.20 = 7,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173.72/27,262.20 = 7,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173.72x = 27,262.20 × 7,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173.72x = 212,182,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182,793.09/18,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.25

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