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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.42, 28,014.92 and 6,196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.42, 28,014.92 and 6,196.94 is: 9,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.42 : 28,014.92 = 6,196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.42/28,014.92 = 6,196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.42x = 28,014.92 × 6,196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.42x = 173,606,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,606,778.34/18,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.00

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