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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.70, 28,221.84 and 6,343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.70, 28,221.84 and 6,343.41 is: 9,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.70 : 28,221.84 = 6,343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.70/28,221.84 = 6,343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.70x = 28,221.84 × 6,343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.70x = 179,022,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,022,529.25/18,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.47

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