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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.98, 28,125.24 and 8,209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.98, 28,125.24 and 8,209.55 is: 12,317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.98 : 28,125.24 = 8,209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.98/28,125.24 = 8,209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.98x = 28,125.24 × 8,209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.98x = 230,895,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,895,564.04/18,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.73

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