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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.97, 28,235.25 and 6,346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.97, 28,235.25 and 6,346.67 is: 9,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.97 : 28,235.25 = 6,346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.97/28,235.25 = 6,346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.97x = 28,235.25 × 6,346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.97x = 179,199,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,199,814.12/18,828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.24

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