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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.76, 28,131.68 and 5,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.76, 28,131.68 and 5,604.88 is: 8,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.76 : 28,131.68 = 5,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.76/28,131.68 = 5,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.76x = 28,131.68 × 5,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.76x = 157,674,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,674,690.60/18,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.53

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