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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.82, 28,009.44 and 6,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.82, 28,009.44 and 6,203.52 is: 9,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.82 : 28,009.44 = 6,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.82/28,009.44 = 6,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.82x = 28,009.44 × 6,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.82x = 173,757,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,757,121.23/18,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.35

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