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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.52, 28,161.90 and 8,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.52, 28,161.90 and 8,383.88 is: 12,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.52 : 28,161.90 = 8,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.52/28,161.90 = 8,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.52x = 28,161.90 × 8,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.52x = 236,105,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,105,990.17/18,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.21

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