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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.04, 28,134.32 and 8,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.04, 28,134.32 and 8,215.62 is: 12,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.04 : 28,134.32 = 8,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.04/28,134.32 = 8,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.04x = 28,134.32 × 8,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.04x = 231,140,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,140,841.00/18,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.83

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