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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.92, 28,149.57 and 5,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.92, 28,149.57 and 5,621.84 is: 8,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.92 : 28,149.57 = 5,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.92/28,149.57 = 5,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.92x = 28,149.57 × 5,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.92x = 158,252,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,252,237.86/18,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,430.27

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