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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.51, 28,138.02 and 8,218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.51, 28,138.02 and 8,218.05 is: 12,330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.51 : 28,138.02 = 8,218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.51/28,138.02 = 8,218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.51x = 28,138.02 × 8,218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.51x = 231,239,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,239,655.26/18,753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.47

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