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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.80, 28,010.64 and 5,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.80, 28,010.64 and 5,524.96 is: 8,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.80 : 28,010.64 = 5,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.80/28,010.64 = 5,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.80x = 28,010.64 × 5,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.80x = 154,757,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,757,665.57/18,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.87

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