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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.53, 28,066.91 and 6,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.53, 28,066.91 and 6,233.16 is: 9,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.53 : 28,066.91 = 6,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.53/28,066.91 = 6,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.53x = 28,066.91 × 6,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.53x = 174,945,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,945,540.74/18,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.61

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