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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.11, 28,241.33 and 6,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.11, 28,241.33 and 6,341.85 is: 9,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.11 : 28,241.33 = 6,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.11/28,241.33 = 6,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.11x = 28,241.33 × 6,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.11x = 179,102,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,102,246.95/18,826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,513.50

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