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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.43, 28,352.49 and 8,374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.43, 28,352.49 and 8,374.73 is: 12,556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.43 : 28,352.49 = 8,374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.43/28,352.49 = 8,374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.43x = 28,352.49 × 8,374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.43x = 237,444,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,444,448.58/18,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.27

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