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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.97, 28,230.75 and 6,343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.97, 28,230.75 and 6,343.67 is: 9,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.97 : 28,230.75 = 6,343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.97/28,230.75 = 6,343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.97x = 28,230.75 × 6,343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.97x = 179,086,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,086,491.47/18,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.74

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