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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.76, 28,198.48 and 8,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.76, 28,198.48 and 8,273.96 is: 12,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.76 : 28,198.48 = 8,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.76/28,198.48 = 8,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.76x = 28,198.48 × 8,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.76x = 233,313,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,313,095.58/18,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.24

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