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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.16, 28,163.80 and 6,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.16, 28,163.80 and 6,294.68 is: 9,442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.16 : 28,163.80 = 6,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.16/28,163.80 = 6,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.16x = 28,163.80 × 6,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.16x = 177,282,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,282,108.58/18,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.38

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