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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869.67, 28,304.55 and 5,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869.67, 28,304.55 and 5,018.67 is: 7,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869.67 : 28,304.55 = 5,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869.67/28,304.55 = 5,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869.67x = 28,304.55 × 5,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869.67x = 142,051,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,051,195.95/18,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.02

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