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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.66, 28,062.60 and 6,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.66, 28,062.60 and 6,230.28 is: 9,342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.66 : 28,062.60 = 6,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.66/28,062.60 = 6,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.66x = 28,062.60 × 6,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.66x = 174,837,855.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,837,855.53/18,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.29

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