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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.07, 28,305.07 and 5,019.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.07, 28,305.07 and 5,019.07 is: 7,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.07 : 28,305.07 = 5,019.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.07/28,305.07 = 5,019.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.07x = 28,305.07 × 5,019.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.07x = 142,065,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,065,127.68/18,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.60

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