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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.73, 28,150.35 and 8,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.73, 28,150.35 and 8,226.30 is: 12,342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.73 : 28,150.35 = 8,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.73/28,150.35 = 8,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.73x = 28,150.35 × 8,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.73x = 231,573,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,573,224.21/18,761.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,342.85

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