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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.16, 28,076.34 and 6,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.16, 28,076.34 and 6,236.20 is: 9,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.16 : 28,076.34 = 6,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.16/28,076.34 = 6,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.16x = 28,076.34 × 6,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.16x = 175,089,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,089,671.51/18,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.00

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