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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.67, 28,249.92 and 6,512.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.67, 28,249.92 and 6,512.67 is: 9,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.67 : 28,249.92 = 6,512.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.67/28,249.92 = 6,512.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.67x = 28,249.92 × 6,512.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.67x = 183,982,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,982,406.49/18,824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.47

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