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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,837.65, 28,249.22 and 6,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,837.65, 28,249.22 and 6,354.33 is: 9,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,837.65 : 28,249.22 = 6,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,837.65/28,249.22 = 6,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,837.65x = 28,249.22 × 6,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,837.65x = 179,504,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,504,834.35/18,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,529.05

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