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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.76, 28,143.68 and 5,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.76, 28,143.68 and 5,613.20 is: 8,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.76 : 28,143.68 = 5,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.76/28,143.68 = 5,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.76x = 28,143.68 × 5,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.76x = 157,976,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,976,104.58/18,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,421.01

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