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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.85, 28,013.51 and 6,828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.85, 28,013.51 and 6,828.21 is: 10,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.85 : 28,013.51 = 6,828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.85/28,013.51 = 6,828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.85x = 28,013.51 × 6,828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.85x = 191,282,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,282,146.19/18,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.31

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