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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.58, 28,351.42 and 6,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.58, 28,351.42 and 6,423.40 is: 9,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.58 : 28,351.42 = 6,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.58/28,351.42 = 6,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.58x = 28,351.42 × 6,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.58x = 182,112,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,112,530.61/18,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,633.76

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