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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.36, 28,282.14 and 6,375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.36, 28,282.14 and 6,375.89 is: 9,563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.36 : 28,282.14 = 6,375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.36/28,282.14 = 6,375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.36x = 28,282.14 × 6,375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.36x = 180,323,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,323,672.19/18,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,563.52

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