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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.15, 28,085.94 and 8,194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.15, 28,085.94 and 8,194.17 is: 12,289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.15 : 28,085.94 = 8,194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.15/28,085.94 = 8,194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.15x = 28,085.94 × 8,194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.15x = 230,140,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,140,966.97/18,726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.82

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