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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.93, 28,366.20 and 6,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.93, 28,366.20 and 6,424.86 is: 9,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.93 : 28,366.20 = 6,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.93/28,366.20 = 6,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.93x = 28,366.20 × 6,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.93x = 182,248,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,248,863.73/18,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.73

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