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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,762.10, 28,139.10 and 8,232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,762.10, 28,139.10 and 8,232.10 is: 12,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,762.10 : 28,139.10 = 8,232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,762.10/28,139.10 = 8,232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,762.10x = 28,139.10 × 8,232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,762.10x = 231,643,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,643,885.11/18,762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.37

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