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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.15, 28,136.42 and 8,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.15, 28,136.42 and 8,224.45 is: 12,340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.15 : 28,136.42 = 8,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.15/28,136.42 = 8,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.15x = 28,136.42 × 8,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.15x = 231,406,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,406,579.47/18,752.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.27

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