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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.53, 28,069.90 and 6,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.53, 28,069.90 and 6,235.17 is: 9,349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.53 : 28,069.90 = 6,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.53/28,069.90 = 6,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.53x = 28,069.90 × 6,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.53x = 175,020,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,020,598.38/18,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.63

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