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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.70, 28,277.39 and 6,374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.70, 28,277.39 and 6,374.46 is: 9,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.70 : 28,277.39 = 6,374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.70/28,277.39 = 6,374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.70x = 28,277.39 × 6,374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.70x = 180,253,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,253,059.59/18,854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.11

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