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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.23, 28,140.32 and 6,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.23, 28,140.32 and 6,279.30 is: 9,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.23 : 28,140.32 = 6,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.23/28,140.32 = 6,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.23x = 28,140.32 × 6,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.23x = 176,701,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,701,499.75/18,759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.44

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