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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.55, 28,283.80 and 6,204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.55, 28,283.80 and 6,204.02 is: 9,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.55 : 28,283.80 = 6,204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.55/28,283.80 = 6,204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.55x = 28,283.80 × 6,204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.55x = 175,473,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,473,103.95/18,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.17

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