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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.61, 28,274.24 and 6,372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.61, 28,274.24 and 6,372.36 is: 9,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.61 : 28,274.24 = 6,372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.61/28,274.24 = 6,372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.61x = 28,274.24 × 6,372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.61x = 180,173,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,173,636.01/18,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,556.96

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