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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.61, 28,427.07 and 6,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.61, 28,427.07 and 6,302.45 is: 9,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.61 : 28,427.07 = 6,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.61/28,427.07 = 6,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.61x = 28,427.07 × 6,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.61x = 179,160,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,160,187.32/18,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.57

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