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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,723.34, 28,093.69 and 8,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,723.34, 28,093.69 and 8,191.97 is: 12,291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,723.34 : 28,093.69 = 8,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,723.34/28,093.69 = 8,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,723.34x = 28,093.69 × 8,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,723.34x = 230,142,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,142,719.81/18,723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.76

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