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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.98, 28,356.32 and 8,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.98, 28,356.32 and 8,377.25 is: 12,560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.98 : 28,356.32 = 8,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.98/28,356.32 = 8,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.98x = 28,356.32 × 8,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.98x = 237,548,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,548,073.55/18,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.06

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