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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.63, 28,008.80 and 6,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.63, 28,008.80 and 6,188.74 is: 9,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.63 : 28,008.80 = 6,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.63/28,008.80 = 6,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.63x = 28,008.80 × 6,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.63x = 173,339,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,339,184.98/18,669.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.56

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