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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,696.59, 28,035.52 and 6,212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,696.59, 28,035.52 and 6,212.24 is: 9,315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696.59 : 28,035.52 = 6,212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696.59/28,035.52 = 6,212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696.59x = 28,035.52 × 6,212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696.59x = 174,163,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,163,378.76/18,696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.25

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