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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.59, 28,038.52 and 6,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.59, 28,038.52 and 6,214.24 is: 9,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.59 : 28,038.52 = 6,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.59/28,038.52 = 6,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.59x = 28,038.52 × 6,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.59x = 174,238,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,238,092.52/18,698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.25

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