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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.30, 28,113.89 and 6,264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.30, 28,113.89 and 6,264.07 is: 9,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.30 : 28,113.89 = 6,264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.30/28,113.89 = 6,264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.30x = 28,113.89 × 6,264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.30x = 176,107,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,107,273.33/18,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.24

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