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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.10, 28,134.41 and 8,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.10, 28,134.41 and 8,215.68 is: 12,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.10 : 28,134.41 = 8,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.10/28,134.41 = 8,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.10x = 28,134.41 × 8,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.10x = 231,143,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,143,309.55/18,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.92

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