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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.63, 28,247.49 and 5,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.63, 28,247.49 and 5,680.20 is: 8,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.63 : 28,247.49 = 5,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.63/28,247.49 = 5,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.63x = 28,247.49 × 5,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.63x = 160,451,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,451,392.70/18,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.67

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