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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,732.66, 28,108.16 and 8,201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,732.66, 28,108.16 and 8,201.25 is: 12,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732.66 : 28,108.16 = 8,201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732.66/28,108.16 = 8,201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732.66x = 28,108.16 × 8,201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732.66x = 230,521,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,521,865.65/18,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.88

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