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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.69, 28,340.01 and 6,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.69, 28,340.01 and 6,237.24 is: 9,356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.69 : 28,340.01 = 6,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.69/28,340.01 = 6,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.69x = 28,340.01 × 6,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.69x = 176,763,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,763,443.97/18,891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.68

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