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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.93, 28,086.95 and 6,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.93, 28,086.95 and 6,244.59 is: 9,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.93 : 28,086.95 = 6,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.93/28,086.95 = 6,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.93x = 28,086.95 × 6,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.93x = 175,391,608.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,391,608.04/18,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.24

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