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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.97, 28,128.07 and 8,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.97, 28,128.07 and 8,235.10 is: 12,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.97 : 28,128.07 = 8,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.97/28,128.07 = 8,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.97x = 28,128.07 × 8,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.97x = 231,637,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,637,356.49/18,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.19

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