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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.94, 28,132.92 and 8,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.94, 28,132.92 and 8,073.59 is: 12,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.94 : 28,132.92 = 8,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.94/28,132.92 = 8,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.94x = 28,132.92 × 8,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.94x = 227,133,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,133,520.92/18,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.00

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