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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.58, 28,014.84 and 5,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.58, 28,014.84 and 5,528.28 is: 8,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.58 : 28,014.84 = 5,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.58/28,014.84 = 5,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.58x = 28,014.84 × 5,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.58x = 154,873,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,873,879.68/18,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.30

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