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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,876.20, 28,314.72 and 6,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,876.20, 28,314.72 and 6,867.96 is: 10,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,876.20 : 28,314.72 = 6,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,876.20/28,314.72 = 6,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,876.20x = 28,314.72 × 6,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,876.20x = 194,464,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,464,364.37/18,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.09

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