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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.20, 28,394.76 and 6,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.20, 28,394.76 and 6,446.24 is: 9,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.20 : 28,394.76 = 6,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.20/28,394.76 = 6,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.20x = 28,394.76 × 6,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.20x = 183,039,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,039,437.70/18,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.71

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