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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,704.68, 28,060.44 and 6,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,704.68, 28,060.44 and 6,223.52 is: 9,336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,704.68 : 28,060.44 = 6,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,704.68/28,060.44 = 6,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,704.68x = 28,060.44 × 6,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,704.68x = 174,634,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,634,598.52/18,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.41

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