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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.91, 28,071.97 and 6,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.91, 28,071.97 and 6,236.54 is: 9,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.91 : 28,071.97 = 6,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.91/28,071.97 = 6,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.91x = 28,071.97 × 6,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.91x = 175,071,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,071,948.19/18,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.68

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