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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.40, 28,014.04 and 5,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.40, 28,014.04 and 5,525.12 is: 8,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.40 : 28,014.04 = 5,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.40/28,014.04 = 5,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.40x = 28,014.04 × 5,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.40x = 154,780,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,780,932.68/18,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.29

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