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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.54, 28,008.27 and 6,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.54, 28,008.27 and 6,188.88 is: 9,284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.54 : 28,008.27 = 6,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.54/28,008.27 = 6,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.54x = 28,008.27 × 6,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.54x = 173,339,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,339,822.04/18,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.63

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