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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.52, 28,050.84 and 5,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.52, 28,050.84 and 5,372.56 is: 8,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.52 : 28,050.84 = 5,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.52/28,050.84 = 5,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.52x = 28,050.84 × 5,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.52x = 150,704,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,704,820.95/18,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,059.29

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