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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.53, 28,071.44 and 6,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.53, 28,071.44 and 6,235.47 is: 9,353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.53 : 28,071.44 = 6,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.53/28,071.44 = 6,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.53x = 28,071.44 × 6,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.53x = 175,038,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,038,590.80/18,714.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.08

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