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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.43, 28,233.45 and 6,343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.43, 28,233.45 and 6,343.09 is: 9,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.43 : 28,233.45 = 6,343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.43/28,233.45 = 6,343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.43x = 28,233.45 × 6,343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.43x = 179,087,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,087,243.78/18,826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.55

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