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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.57, 28,086.48 and 8,194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.57, 28,086.48 and 8,194.55 is: 12,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.57 : 28,086.48 = 8,194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.57/28,086.48 = 8,194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.57x = 28,086.48 × 8,194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.57x = 230,155,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,155,924.25/18,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.34

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