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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.91, 28,194.11 and 6,315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.91, 28,194.11 and 6,315.15 is: 9,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.91 : 28,194.11 = 6,315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.91/28,194.11 = 6,315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.91x = 28,194.11 × 6,315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.91x = 178,049,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,049,908.58/18,793.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.81

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