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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.60, 28,268.40 and 5,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.60, 28,268.40 and 5,707.20 is: 8,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.60 : 28,268.40 = 5,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.60/28,268.40 = 5,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.60x = 28,268.40 × 5,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.60x = 161,333,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,333,412.48/18,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.80

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