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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.79, 28,126.35 and 8,213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.79, 28,126.35 and 8,213.37 is: 12,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.79 : 28,126.35 = 8,213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.79/28,126.35 = 8,213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.79x = 28,126.35 × 8,213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.79x = 231,012,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,012,119.30/18,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.07

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