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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,802.74, 28,199.51 and 8,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,802.74, 28,199.51 and 8,275.42 is: 12,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,802.74 : 28,199.51 = 8,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,802.74/28,199.51 = 8,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,802.74x = 28,199.51 × 8,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,802.74x = 233,362,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362,789.04/18,802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.11

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