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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.56, 28,047.96 and 6,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.56, 28,047.96 and 6,220.80 is: 9,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.56 : 28,047.96 = 6,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.56/28,047.96 = 6,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.56x = 28,047.96 × 6,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.56x = 174,480,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,480,749.57/18,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.24

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