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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.22, 28,032.33 and 4,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.22, 28,032.33 and 4,837.22 is: 7,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.22 : 28,032.33 = 4,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.22/28,032.33 = 4,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.22x = 28,032.33 × 4,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.22x = 135,598,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,598,503.21/18,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.83

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