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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.52, 28,160.40 and 8,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.52, 28,160.40 and 8,382.88 is: 12,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.52 : 28,160.40 = 8,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.52/28,160.40 = 8,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.52x = 28,160.40 × 8,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.52x = 236,065,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,065,253.95/18,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.71

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