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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.10, 28,125.60 and 8,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.10, 28,125.60 and 8,223.10 is: 12,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.10 : 28,125.60 = 8,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.10/28,125.60 = 8,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.10x = 28,125.60 × 8,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.10x = 231,279,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,279,621.36/18,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,332.87

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