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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.68, 28,009.24 and 5,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.68, 28,009.24 and 5,522 is: 8,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.68 : 28,009.24 = 5,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.68/28,009.24 = 5,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.68x = 28,009.24 × 5,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.68x = 154,667,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,667,023.28/18,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.40

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