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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.55, 28,084.51 and 8,040.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.55, 28,084.51 and 8,040.42 is: 12,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.55 : 28,084.51 = 8,040.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.55/28,084.51 = 8,040.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.55x = 28,084.51 × 8,040.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.55x = 225,811,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,811,215.69/18,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.50

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