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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.70, 28,019.16 and 5,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.70, 28,019.16 and 5,530.10 is: 8,296.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.70 : 28,019.16 = 5,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.70/28,019.16 = 5,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.70x = 28,019.16 × 5,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.70x = 154,948,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,948,826.76/18,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.37

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