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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.10, 28,168.89 and 8,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.10, 28,168.89 and 8,238.61 is: 12,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.10 : 28,168.89 = 8,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.10/28,168.89 = 8,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.10x = 28,168.89 × 8,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.10x = 232,072,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,072,498.84/18,774.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.31

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