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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.72, 28,118.85 and 8,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.72, 28,118.85 and 8,205.30 is: 12,311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.72 : 28,118.85 = 8,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.72/28,118.85 = 8,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.72x = 28,118.85 × 8,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.72x = 230,723,569.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,723,569.14/18,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.35

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