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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.03, 28,237.55 and 5,676.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.03, 28,237.55 and 5,676.71 is: 8,515.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.03 : 28,237.55 = 5,676.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.03/28,237.55 = 5,676.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.03x = 28,237.55 × 5,676.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.03x = 160,296,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,296,212.89/18,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.06

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