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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,723.46, 28,090.44 and 8,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,723.46, 28,090.44 and 8,194.40 is: 12,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,723.46 : 28,090.44 = 8,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,723.46/28,090.44 = 8,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,723.46x = 28,090.44 × 8,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,723.46x = 230,184,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,184,301.54/18,723.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.90

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