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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.98, 28,022.76 and 5,529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.98, 28,022.76 and 5,529.47 is: 8,296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.98 : 28,022.76 = 5,529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.98/28,022.76 = 5,529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.98x = 28,022.76 × 5,529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.98x = 154,950,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,950,870.62/18,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.36

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