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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.86, 28,009.02 and 6,825.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.86, 28,009.02 and 6,825.21 is: 10,238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.86 : 28,009.02 = 6,825.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.86/28,009.02 = 6,825.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.86x = 28,009.02 × 6,825.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.86x = 191,167,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,167,443.39/18,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.81

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