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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.69, 28,012.84 and 6,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.69, 28,012.84 and 6,195.83 is: 9,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.69 : 28,012.84 = 6,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.69/28,012.84 = 6,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.69x = 28,012.84 × 6,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.69x = 173,562,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,562,638.90/18,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.01

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