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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.84, 28,256.10 and 5,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.84, 28,256.10 and 5,688.16 is: 8,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.84 : 28,256.10 = 5,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.84/28,256.10 = 5,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.84x = 28,256.10 × 5,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.84x = 160,725,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,725,217.78/18,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.95

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