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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.52, 28,003.56 and 5,527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.52, 28,003.56 and 5,527.92 is: 8,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.52 : 28,003.56 = 5,527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.52/28,003.56 = 5,527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.52x = 28,003.56 × 5,527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.52x = 154,801,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,801,439.40/18,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.45

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