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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.76, 28,320.80 and 5,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.76, 28,320.80 and 5,734.24 is: 8,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.76 : 28,320.80 = 5,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.76/28,320.80 = 5,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.76x = 28,320.80 × 5,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.76x = 162,398,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398,292.43/18,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.80

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