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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.86, 28,010.52 and 6,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.86, 28,010.52 and 6,826.21 is: 10,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.86 : 28,010.52 = 6,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.86/28,010.52 = 6,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.86x = 28,010.52 × 6,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.86x = 191,205,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,205,691.73/18,671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.31

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