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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.68, 28,014.93 and 5,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.68, 28,014.93 and 5,529.12 is: 8,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.68 : 28,014.93 = 5,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.68/28,014.93 = 5,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.68x = 28,014.93 × 5,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.68x = 154,897,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,897,909.76/18,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.65

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