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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.31, 28,376.93 and 6,597.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.31, 28,376.93 and 6,597.31 is: 9,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.31 : 28,376.93 = 6,597.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.31/28,376.93 = 6,597.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.31x = 28,376.93 × 6,597.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.31x = 187,211,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,211,404.06/18,909.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.49

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