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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.94, 28,204.38 and 6,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.94, 28,204.38 and 6,323.58 is: 9,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.94 : 28,204.38 = 6,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.94/28,204.38 = 6,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.94x = 28,204.38 × 6,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.94x = 178,352,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,352,653.28/18,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.34

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