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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.52, 28,110.89 and 5,593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.52, 28,110.89 and 5,593.01 is: 8,389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.52 : 28,110.89 = 5,593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.52/28,110.89 = 5,593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.52x = 28,110.89 × 5,593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.52x = 157,224,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,224,362.31/18,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.54

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