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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.38, 28,094.61 and 8,203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.38, 28,094.61 and 8,203.34 is: 12,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.38 : 28,094.61 = 8,203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.38/28,094.61 = 8,203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.38x = 28,094.61 × 8,203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.38x = 230,469,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,469,638.00/18,738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.34

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