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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.31, 28,067.09 and 5,560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.31, 28,067.09 and 5,560.63 is: 8,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.31 : 28,067.09 = 5,560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.31/28,067.09 = 5,560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.31x = 28,067.09 × 5,560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.31x = 156,070,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,070,681.48/18,708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.32

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