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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.52, 28,047.84 and 5,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.52, 28,047.84 and 5,370.56 is: 8,056.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.52 : 28,047.84 = 5,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.52/28,047.84 = 5,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.52x = 28,047.84 × 5,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.52x = 150,632,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,632,607.59/18,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.29

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