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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.24, 28,305.14 and 5,717.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.24, 28,305.14 and 5,717.72 is: 8,578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.24 : 28,305.14 = 5,717.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.24/28,305.14 = 5,717.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.24x = 28,305.14 × 5,717.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.24x = 161,840,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,840,865.08/18,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,578.79

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