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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.10, 28,167.39 and 8,237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.10, 28,167.39 and 8,237.61 is: 12,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.10 : 28,167.39 = 8,237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.10/28,167.39 = 8,237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.10x = 28,167.39 × 8,237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.10x = 232,031,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,031,973.54/18,773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.81

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