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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.52, 28,293.73 and 6,384.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.52, 28,293.73 and 6,384.31 is: 9,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.52 : 28,293.73 = 6,384.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.52/28,293.73 = 6,384.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.52x = 28,293.73 × 6,384.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.52x = 180,635,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,635,943.38/18,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.43

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