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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.67, 28,033.05 and 5,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.67, 28,033.05 and 5,541.20 is: 8,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.67 : 28,033.05 = 5,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.67/28,033.05 = 5,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.67x = 28,033.05 × 5,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.67x = 155,336,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,336,736.66/18,688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.81

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