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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.72, 28,254.25 and 6,358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.72, 28,254.25 and 6,358.84 is: 9,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.72 : 28,254.25 = 6,358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.72/28,254.25 = 6,358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.72x = 28,254.25 × 6,358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.72x = 179,664,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,664,192.38/18,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.93

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