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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.31, 28,056.54 and 6,221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.31, 28,056.54 and 6,221.31 is: 9,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.31 : 28,056.54 = 6,221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.31/28,056.54 = 6,221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.31x = 28,056.54 × 6,221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.31x = 174,548,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,548,350.99/18,701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.48

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