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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.68, 28,013.74 and 5,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.68, 28,013.74 and 5,525 is: 8,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.68 : 28,013.74 = 5,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.68/28,013.74 = 5,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.68x = 28,013.74 × 5,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.68x = 154,775,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,775,913.50/18,672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,288.90

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