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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.43, 28,238.11 and 6,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.43, 28,238.11 and 6,346.18 is: 9,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.43 : 28,238.11 = 6,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.43/28,238.11 = 6,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.43x = 28,238.11 × 6,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.43x = 179,204,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,204,148.35/18,826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.76

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