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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.02, 28,231.81 and 6,342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.02, 28,231.81 and 6,342.67 is: 9,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.02 : 28,231.81 = 6,342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.02/28,231.81 = 6,342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.02x = 28,231.81 × 6,342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.02x = 179,065,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065,073.77/18,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.57

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