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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.43, 28,360.95 and 6,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.43, 28,360.95 and 6,421.36 is: 9,632.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.43 : 28,360.95 = 6,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.43/28,360.95 = 6,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.43x = 28,360.95 × 6,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.43x = 182,115,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,115,869.89/18,906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,632.48

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