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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.94, 28,237.46 and 6,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.94, 28,237.46 and 6,344.08 is: 9,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.94 : 28,237.46 = 6,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.94/28,237.46 = 6,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.94x = 28,237.46 × 6,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.94x = 179,140,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,140,705.24/18,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.15

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