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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.54, 28,240.92 and 6,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.54, 28,240.92 and 6,349.14 is: 9,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.54 : 28,240.92 = 6,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.54/28,240.92 = 6,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.54x = 28,240.92 × 6,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.54x = 179,305,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305,554.81/18,825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,524.59

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