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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.08, 28,117.32 and 6,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.08, 28,117.32 and 6,901.04 is: 10,352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.08 : 28,117.32 = 6,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.08/28,117.32 = 6,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.08x = 28,117.32 × 6,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.08x = 194,038,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,038,750.01/18,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.00

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