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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.90, 28,269.22 and 6,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.90, 28,269.22 and 6,372.74 is: 9,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.90 : 28,269.22 = 6,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.90/28,269.22 = 6,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.90x = 28,269.22 × 6,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.90x = 180,152,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152,389.06/18,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.18

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