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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,705.76, 28,059.87 and 6,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,705.76, 28,059.87 and 6,225.28 is: 9,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,705.76 : 28,059.87 = 6,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,705.76/28,059.87 = 6,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,705.76x = 28,059.87 × 6,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,705.76x = 174,680,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,680,547.51/18,705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.33

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