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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.44, 28,069.82 and 6,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.44, 28,069.82 and 6,235.11 is: 9,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.44 : 28,069.82 = 6,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.44/28,069.82 = 6,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.44x = 28,069.82 × 6,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.44x = 175,018,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,018,415.38/18,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.55

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