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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.70, 28,013.01 and 5,524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.70, 28,013.01 and 5,524.42 is: 8,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.70 : 28,013.01 = 5,524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.70/28,013.01 = 5,524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.70x = 28,013.01 × 5,524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.70x = 154,755,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,755,632.70/18,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.25

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