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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,677.59, 28,009.40 and 6,195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,677.59, 28,009.40 and 6,195.29 is: 9,290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,677.59 : 28,009.40 = 6,195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,677.59/28,009.40 = 6,195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,677.59x = 28,009.40 × 6,195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,677.59x = 173,526,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,526,184.70/18,677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.61

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