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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.57, 28,189.94 and 6,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.57, 28,189.94 and 6,315.16 is: 9,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.57 : 28,189.94 = 6,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.57/28,189.94 = 6,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.57x = 28,189.94 × 6,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.57x = 178,023,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,023,949.91/18,791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.61

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