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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,831.66, 28,248.22 and 5,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,831.66, 28,248.22 and 5,684.02 is: 8,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,831.66 : 28,248.22 = 5,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,831.66/28,248.22 = 5,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,831.66x = 28,248.22 × 5,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,831.66x = 160,563,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,563,447.44/18,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.25

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