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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.15, 28,451.67 and 6,486.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.15, 28,451.67 and 6,486.67 is: 9,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.15 : 28,451.67 = 6,486.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.15/28,451.67 = 6,486.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.15x = 28,451.67 × 6,486.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.15x = 184,556,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,556,594.24/18,967.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,730.33

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