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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.77, 28,253.40 and 5,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.77, 28,253.40 and 5,687.20 is: 8,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.77 : 28,253.40 = 5,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.77/28,253.40 = 5,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.77x = 28,253.40 × 5,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.77x = 160,682,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,682,736.48/18,833.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.63

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