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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.49, 28,193.69 and 6,315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.49, 28,193.69 and 6,315.69 is: 9,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.49 : 28,193.69 = 6,315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.49/28,193.69 = 6,315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.49x = 28,193.69 × 6,315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.49x = 178,062,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,062,574.42/18,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,473.69

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