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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.17, 28,167.59 and 8,237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.17, 28,167.59 and 8,237.75 is: 12,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.17 : 28,167.59 = 8,237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.17/28,167.59 = 8,237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.17x = 28,167.59 × 8,237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.17x = 232,037,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,037,523.33/18,773.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.06

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