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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.59, 28,243.08 and 5,681.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.59, 28,243.08 and 5,681.07 is: 8,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.59 : 28,243.08 = 5,681.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.59/28,243.08 = 5,681.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.59x = 28,243.08 × 5,681.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.59x = 160,450,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450,914.50/18,828.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.67

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