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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.88, 28,174.26 and 6,129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.88, 28,174.26 and 6,129.57 is: 9,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.88 : 28,174.26 = 6,129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.88/28,174.26 = 6,129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.88x = 28,174.26 × 6,129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.88x = 172,695,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,695,942.67/18,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,195.80

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