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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.63, 28,068.66 and 6,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.63, 28,068.66 and 6,231.15 is: 9,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.63 : 28,068.66 = 6,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.63/28,068.66 = 6,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.63x = 28,068.66 × 6,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.63x = 174,900,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,900,030.76/18,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.13

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