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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.97, 28,232.25 and 6,344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.97, 28,232.25 and 6,344.67 is: 9,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.97 : 28,232.25 = 6,344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.97/28,232.25 = 6,344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.97x = 28,232.25 × 6,344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.97x = 179,124,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,124,309.61/18,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.24

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