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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.76, 28,333.09 and 6,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.76, 28,333.09 and 6,239.70 is: 9,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.76 : 28,333.09 = 6,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.76/28,333.09 = 6,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.76x = 28,333.09 × 6,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.76x = 176,789,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,789,840.01/18,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.55

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