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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.65, 28,160.81 and 8,233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.65, 28,160.81 and 8,233.23 is: 12,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.65 : 28,160.81 = 8,233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.65/28,160.81 = 8,233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.65x = 28,160.81 × 8,233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.65x = 231,854,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,854,408.94/18,768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.28

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