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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.65, 28,298.41 and 5,712.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.65, 28,298.41 and 5,712.89 is: 8,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.65 : 28,298.41 = 5,712.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.65/28,298.41 = 5,712.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.65x = 28,298.41 × 5,712.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.65x = 161,665,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,665,703.50/18,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.22

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