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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.88, 28,049.49 and 6,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.88, 28,049.49 and 6,855 is: 10,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.88 : 28,049.49 = 6,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.88/28,049.49 = 6,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.88x = 28,049.49 × 6,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.88x = 192,279,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,279,253.95/18,701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.28

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