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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.30, 28,249.53 and 5,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.30, 28,249.53 and 5,686 is: 8,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.30 : 28,249.53 = 5,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.30/28,249.53 = 5,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.30x = 28,249.53 × 5,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.30x = 160,626,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,626,827.58/18,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.33

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