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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.81, 28,231.62 and 6,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.81, 28,231.62 and 6,343.70 is: 9,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.81 : 28,231.62 = 6,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.81/28,231.62 = 6,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.81x = 28,231.62 × 6,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.81x = 179,092,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,092,927.79/18,827.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.15

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