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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.98, 28,333.42 and 6,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.98, 28,333.42 and 6,239.92 is: 9,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.98 : 28,333.42 = 6,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.98/28,333.42 = 6,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.98x = 28,333.42 × 6,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.98x = 176,798,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,798,274.13/18,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.88

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