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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.04, 28,119.96 and 8,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.04, 28,119.96 and 8,227.08 is: 12,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.04 : 28,119.96 = 8,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.04/28,119.96 = 8,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.04x = 28,119.96 × 8,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.04x = 231,345,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,345,160.52/18,761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.15

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