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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.59, 28,037.02 and 6,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.59, 28,037.02 and 6,213.24 is: 9,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.59 : 28,037.02 = 6,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.59/28,037.02 = 6,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.59x = 28,037.02 × 6,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.59x = 174,200,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,200,734.14/18,697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.75

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