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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.01, 28,236.96 and 5,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.01, 28,236.96 and 5,676.71 is: 8,515.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.01 : 28,236.96 = 5,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.01/28,236.96 = 5,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.01x = 28,236.96 × 5,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.01x = 160,292,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,292,892.02/18,823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.80

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