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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,820.80, 28,226.88 and 5,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,820.80, 28,226.88 and 5,673.12 is: 8,508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,820.80 : 28,226.88 = 5,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,820.80/28,226.88 = 5,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,820.80x = 28,226.88 × 5,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,820.80x = 160,134,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,134,477.47/18,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.38

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