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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.06, 28,088.18 and 8,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.06, 28,088.18 and 8,189.66 is: 12,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.06 : 28,088.18 = 8,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.06/28,088.18 = 8,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.06x = 28,088.18 × 8,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.06x = 230,032,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,032,644.22/18,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.75

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