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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.07, 28,160.03 and 6,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.07, 28,160.03 and 6,293.59 is: 9,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.07 : 28,160.03 = 6,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.07/28,160.03 = 6,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.07x = 28,160.03 × 6,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.07x = 177,227,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,227,651.74/18,774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.02

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