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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.44, 28,351.48 and 6,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.44, 28,351.48 and 6,421.52 is: 9,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.44 : 28,351.48 = 6,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.44/28,351.48 = 6,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.44x = 28,351.48 × 6,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.44x = 182,059,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,059,595.85/18,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.07

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