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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.67, 28,166.84 and 8,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.67, 28,166.84 and 8,237.25 is: 12,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.67 : 28,166.84 = 8,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.67/28,166.84 = 8,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.67x = 28,166.84 × 8,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.67x = 232,017,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,017,191.19/18,772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.31

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