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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.62, 28,242.98 and 5,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.62, 28,242.98 and 5,677.19 is: 8,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.62 : 28,242.98 = 5,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.62/28,242.98 = 5,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.62x = 28,242.98 × 5,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.62x = 160,340,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,340,721.23/18,825.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.16

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