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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.38, 28,057.89 and 6,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.38, 28,057.89 and 6,222.36 is: 9,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.38 : 28,057.89 = 6,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.38/28,057.89 = 6,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.38x = 28,057.89 × 6,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.38x = 174,586,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,586,292.42/18,706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.98

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