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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.75, 28,155.48 and 8,247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.75, 28,155.48 and 8,247.81 is: 12,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.75 : 28,155.48 = 8,247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.75/28,155.48 = 8,247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.75x = 28,155.48 × 8,247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.75x = 232,221,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,221,049.50/18,772.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.11

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