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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.72, 28,285.89 and 5,531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.72, 28,285.89 and 5,531.01 is: 8,294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.72 : 28,285.89 = 5,531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.72/28,285.89 = 5,531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.72x = 28,285.89 × 5,531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.72x = 156,449,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,449,540.45/18,861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.55

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