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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.43, 28,373.67 and 8,245.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.43, 28,373.67 and 8,245.47 is: 12,365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.43 : 28,373.67 = 8,245.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.43/28,373.67 = 8,245.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.43x = 28,373.67 × 8,245.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.43x = 233,954,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,954,244.77/18,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.17

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