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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,932.72, 28,398.84 and 6,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,932.72, 28,398.84 and 6,449.36 is: 9,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,932.72 : 28,398.84 = 6,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,932.72/28,398.84 = 6,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,932.72x = 28,398.84 × 6,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,932.72x = 183,154,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,154,342.74/18,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.96

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