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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.65, 28,069.23 and 6,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.65, 28,069.23 and 6,235.08 is: 9,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.65 : 28,069.23 = 6,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.65/28,069.23 = 6,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.65x = 28,069.23 × 6,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.65x = 175,013,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,013,812.71/18,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.70

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