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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.29, 28,127.10 and 8,213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.29, 28,127.10 and 8,213.87 is: 12,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.29 : 28,127.10 = 8,213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.29/28,127.10 = 8,213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.29x = 28,127.10 × 8,213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.29x = 231,032,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,032,202.24/18,745.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.81

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