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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,794.88, 28,188.24 and 5,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,794.88, 28,188.24 and 5,644.64 is: 8,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,794.88 : 28,188.24 = 5,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,794.88/28,188.24 = 5,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,794.88x = 28,188.24 × 5,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,794.88x = 159,112,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,112,467.03/18,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.73

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