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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.47, 28,005.45 and 5,519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.47, 28,005.45 and 5,519.34 is: 8,280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.47 : 28,005.45 = 5,519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.47/28,005.45 = 5,519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.47x = 28,005.45 × 5,519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.47x = 154,571,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,571,670.42/18,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.27

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