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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.20, 28,265.25 and 5,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.20, 28,265.25 and 5,695.52 is: 8,543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.20 : 28,265.25 = 5,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.20/28,265.25 = 5,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.20x = 28,265.25 × 5,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.20x = 160,985,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,985,296.68/18,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.42

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