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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.89, 28,014.80 and 5,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.89, 28,014.80 and 5,525.60 is: 8,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.89 : 28,014.80 = 5,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.89/28,014.80 = 5,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.89x = 28,014.80 × 5,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.89x = 154,798,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,798,578.88/18,672.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.02

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