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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.18, 28,314.21 and 5,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.18, 28,314.21 and 5,023.82 is: 7,536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.18 : 28,314.21 = 5,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.18/28,314.21 = 5,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.18x = 28,314.21 × 5,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.18x = 142,245,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,245,494.48/18,875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,536.11

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