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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 6,194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 6,194.55 is: 9,291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.60 : 28,008.90 = 6,194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.60/28,008.90 = 6,194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.60x = 28,008.90 × 6,194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.60x = 173,502,531.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,502,531.50/18,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.83

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