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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.48, 28,246.49 and 5,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.48, 28,246.49 and 5,682.84 is: 8,524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.48 : 28,246.49 = 5,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.48/28,246.49 = 5,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.48x = 28,246.49 × 5,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.48x = 160,520,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,520,254.82/18,830.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.49

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