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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.68, 28,010.74 and 5,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.68, 28,010.74 and 5,523 is: 8,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.68 : 28,010.74 = 5,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.68/28,010.74 = 5,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.68x = 28,010.74 × 5,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.68x = 154,703,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,703,317.02/18,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.90

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