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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.92, 28,211.98 and 5,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.92, 28,211.98 and 5,660.20 is: 8,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.92 : 28,211.98 = 5,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.92/28,211.98 = 5,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.92x = 28,211.98 × 5,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.92x = 159,685,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,685,449.20/18,807.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.33

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